Marian-Catalin Sandu vs Victor Vasiesiu
Marian-Catalin Sandu (26, ROU) and Victor Vasiesiu (26, FM, ROU) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 8 rapid/blitz games. Vasiesiu leads the classical series 2–1 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2136 and 2276, the Elo model gives Vasiesiu a 54% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2136 vs 2276 (Δ -140)
With Marian-Catalin Sandu as white
25% Marian-Catalin21% draw54% Victor
With Victor Vasiesiu as white
18% Marian-Catalin17% draw65% Victor
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Marian-Catalin Sandu | Victor Vasiesiu | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2136 | 2276 |
| Peak rating | 2175 · Jan 2018 | 2327 · May 2018 |
| Peak age | 18 | 18 |
| World rank now | #11,775 | #5,446 |
| World rank peak | #11,630 | #4,092 |
| Federation rank now | #146 | #88 |
| Games (career, STD) | 444 | 549 |
| Months active | 180 | 158 |
| % white wins | 53% | 53% |
| % black wins | 51% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Marian-Catalin Sandu
Victor Vasiesiu
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (14)
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
Victor Vasiesiu