Marian-Catalin Sandu vs Alexandru Negulescu
Marian-Catalin Sandu (26, ROU) and Alexandru Negulescu (26, ROU) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 9 rapid/blitz games. Sandu leads the classical series 2–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2136 and 1867, the Elo model gives Sandu a 80% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2136 vs 1867 (Δ +269)
With Marian-Catalin Sandu as white
80% Marian-Catalin11% draw9% Alexandru
With Alexandru Negulescu as white
73% Marian-Catalin13% draw14% Alexandru
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Marian-Catalin Sandu | Alexandru Negulescu | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2136 | 1867 |
| Peak rating | 2175 · Jan 2018 | 1947 · Sep 2015 |
| Peak age | 18 | 15 |
| World rank now | #11,775 | #56,677 |
| World rank peak | #11,630 | #39,319 |
| Federation rank now | #146 | #479 |
| Games (career, STD) | 444 | 332 |
| Months active | 180 | 174 |
| % white wins | 53% | 47% |
| % black wins | 51% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1854 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 12 |
Best Win
Marian-Catalin Sandu
Alexandru Negulescu
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (13)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Marian-Catalin Sandu
Alexandru Negulescu