Dragos-Ionut Coticeru vs Samuel-Timotei Ghimpu
Dragos-Ionut Coticeru (23, ROU) and Samuel-Timotei Ghimpu (23, IM, ROU) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Coticeru leads the classical series 2–1 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 1806 and 2463, the Elo model gives Ghimpu a 95% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1806 vs 2463 (Δ -657)
With Dragos-Ionut Coticeru as white
0% Dragos-Ionut5% draw95% Samuel-Timotei
With Samuel-Timotei Ghimpu as white
0% Dragos-Ionut5% draw95% Samuel-Timotei
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Dragos-Ionut Coticeru | Samuel-Timotei Ghimpu | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1806 | 2463 |
| Peak rating | 1821 · Aug 2017 | 2481 · Aug 2023 |
| Peak age | 14 | 20 |
| World rank now | #72,888 | #888 |
| World rank peak | #56,881 | #802 |
| Federation rank now | #743 | #12 |
| Games (career, STD) | 281 | 891 |
| Months active | 166 | 154 |
| % white wins | 51% | 58% |
| % black wins | 45% | 55% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2466 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 219 |
Best Win
Dragos-Ionut Coticeru
Samuel-Timotei Ghimpu
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Dragos-Ionut Coticeru
Samuel-Timotei Ghimpu