Julien Castiau vs Nicolae Atanasiu
Julien Castiau (46, BEL) and Nicolae Atanasiu (69, BEL) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Atanasiu leads the classical series 4–0 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 1538 and 1822, the Elo model gives Atanasiu a 75% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1538 vs 1822 (Δ -284)
With Julien Castiau as white
14% Julien11% draw75% Nicolae
With Nicolae Atanasiu as white
9% Julien9% draw82% Nicolae
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Julien Castiau | Nicolae Atanasiu | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1538 | 1822 |
| Peak rating | 1758 · Nov 2010 | 2044 · Jul 2009 |
| Peak age | 30 | 52 |
| World rank now | #169,992 | #69,478 |
| World rank peak | #60,464 | #25,775 |
| Federation rank now | #2,620 | #1,052 |
| Games (career, STD) | 669 | 600 |
| Months active | 176 | 192 |
| % white wins | 34% | 49% |
| % black wins | 28% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1196 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 90 | 0 |
Best Win
Julien Castiau
Nicolae Atanasiu
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (11)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Julien Castiau
Nicolae Atanasiu