Marius Manolache vs Alexandru-Ovidiu Stanciu
Marius Manolache (53, GM, ROU) and Alexandru-Ovidiu Stanciu (33, FM, ROU) have met 11 times in classical OTB. Manolache leads with 6 wins to 1, with 4 draws — a 36% draw rate. Their last meeting at Romania National Team Championship 2025 - 2nd League saw Manolache prevail. With current classical ratings of 2433 and 2356, the Elo model gives Manolache a 55% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2433 vs 2356 (Δ +77)
With Marius Manolache as white
55% Marius22% draw23% Alexandru-Ovidiu
With Alexandru-Ovidiu Stanciu as white
43% Marius26% draw31% Alexandru-Ovidiu
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Marius Manolache | Alexandru-Ovidiu Stanciu | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2433 | 2356 |
| Peak rating | 2561 · Mar 2012 | 2383 · Jan 2013 |
| Peak age | 39 | 20 |
| World rank now | #1,198 | #2,563 |
| World rank peak | #363 | #2,281 |
| Federation rank now | #17 | #33 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,784 | 991 |
| Months active | 216 | 196 |
| % white wins | 61% | 58% |
| % black wins | 52% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2471 | 2342 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 49 | 47 |
Best Win
Marius Manolache
Alexandru-Ovidiu Stanciu
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).
Marius Manolache
Alexandru-Ovidiu Stanciu