Iosif Ciocani vs Sasha-Matei Craciun
Iosif Ciocani (18, ROU) and Sasha-Matei Craciun (18, FM, ROU) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 13 rapid/blitz games. Ciocani leads the classical series 2–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2197 and 2239, the Elo model gives Craciun a 38% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2197 vs 2239 (Δ -42)
With Iosif Ciocani as white
36% Iosif26% draw38% Sasha-Matei
With Sasha-Matei Craciun as white
28% Iosif22% draw50% Sasha-Matei
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Iosif Ciocani | Sasha-Matei Craciun | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2197 | 2239 |
| Peak rating | 2232 · Nov 2023 | 2325 · Mar 2025 |
| Peak age | 15 | 17 |
| World rank now | #8,326 | #6,292 |
| World rank peak | #6,482 | #3,361 |
| Federation rank now | #115 | #89 |
| Games (career, STD) | 696 | 409 |
| Months active | 112 | 92 |
| % white wins | 54% | 56% |
| % black wins | 52% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2160 | 2231 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 227 | 187 |
Best Win
Iosif Ciocani
Sasha-Matei Craciun
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (18)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Iosif Ciocani
Sasha-Matei Craciun