Daniel-Vasilica Popescu vs Silviu Iustin
Daniel-Vasilica Popescu (45, ROU) and Silviu Iustin (24, ROU) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 15 rapid/blitz games. Popescu leads the classical series 6–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1993 and 2041, the Elo model gives Iustin a 40% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1993 vs 2041 (Δ -48)
With Daniel-Vasilica Popescu as white
36% Daniel-Vasilica24% draw40% Silviu
With Silviu Iustin as white
28% Daniel-Vasilica20% draw52% Silviu
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Daniel-Vasilica Popescu | Silviu Iustin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1993+4 | 2041 |
| Peak rating | 2163 · Mar 2011 | 2085 · Feb 2023 |
| Peak age | 30 | 21 |
| World rank now | #28,603 | #21,357 |
| World rank peak | #13,509 | #15,932 |
| Federation rank now | #279 | #225 |
| Games (career, STD) | 461 | 568 |
| Months active | 173 | 167 |
| % white wins | 53% | 45% |
| % black wins | 51% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1984 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 63 | 7 |
Best Win
Daniel-Vasilica Popescu
Silviu Iustin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (22)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Daniel-Vasilica Popescu
Silviu Iustin