Eric-Matei Prelipcean vs Sasha-Matei Craciun
Eric-Matei Prelipcean (18, CM, ROU) and Sasha-Matei Craciun (18, FM, ROU) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 10 rapid/blitz games. Craciun leads the classical series 4–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2241 and 2239, the Elo model gives Prelipcean a 43% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2241 vs 2239 (Δ +2)
With Eric-Matei Prelipcean as white
43% Eric-Matei25% draw32% Sasha-Matei
With Sasha-Matei Craciun as white
33% Eric-Matei25% draw42% Sasha-Matei
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Eric-Matei Prelipcean | Sasha-Matei Craciun | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2241 | 2239 |
| Peak rating | 2241 · May 2026 | 2325 · Mar 2025 |
| Peak age | 18 | 17 |
| World rank now | #6,209 | #6,292 |
| World rank peak | #6,209 | #3,361 |
| Federation rank now | #87 | #89 |
| Games (career, STD) | 697 | 409 |
| Months active | 124 | 92 |
| % white wins | 53% | 56% |
| % black wins | 48% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2158 | 2231 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 230 | 187 |
Best Win
Eric-Matei Prelipcean
Sasha-Matei Craciun
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (17)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Eric-Matei Prelipcean
Sasha-Matei Craciun