Ionut Pepene vs Stefan Marinescu
Ionut Pepene (31, ROU) and Stefan Marinescu (31, ROU) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Marinescu leads the classical series 4–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 1827 and 1981, the Elo model gives Marinescu a 58% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1827 vs 1981 (Δ -154)
With Ionut Pepene as white
25% Ionut17% draw58% Stefan
With Stefan Marinescu as white
18% Ionut14% draw68% Stefan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ionut Pepene | Stefan Marinescu | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1827 | 1981 |
| Peak rating | 1835 · Jan 2007 | 1996 · Aug 2013 |
| Peak age | 12 | 18 |
| World rank now | #70,536 | #35,719 |
| World rank peak | #47,698 | #33,014 |
| Federation rank now | #787 | #322 |
| Games (career, STD) | 162 | 336 |
| Months active | 192 | 190 |
| % white wins | 36% | 55% |
| % black wins | 34% | 40% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Ionut Pepene
Stefan Marinescu
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ionut Pepene
Stefan Marinescu