David Saioc vs Marius-Ionut Sababei
David Saioc (18, ROU) and Marius-Ionut Sababei (17, ROU) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Sababei leads the classical series 1–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2147 and 1615, the Elo model gives Saioc a 94% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2147 vs 1615 (Δ +532)
With David Saioc as white
94% David6% draw1% Marius-Ionut
With Marius-Ionut Sababei as white
91% David7% draw2% Marius-Ionut
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| David Saioc | Marius-Ionut Sababei | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2147 | 1615 |
| Peak rating | 2147 · May 2026 | 1615 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 18 | 15 |
| World rank now | #11,463 | #115,396 |
| World rank peak | #11,451 | #104,507 |
| Federation rank now | #152 | #1,225 |
| Games (career, STD) | 695 | 162 |
| Months active | 112 | 100 |
| % white wins | 51% | 56% |
| % black wins | 47% | 59% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2119 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 119 | 0 |
Best Win
David Saioc
Marius-Ionut Sababei
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
David Saioc
Marius-Ionut Sababei