Marius Manolache vs Costica-Ciprian Nanu
Marius Manolache (53, GM, ROU) and Costica-Ciprian Nanu (49, GM, ROU) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 7 rapid/blitz games. Nanu leads the classical series 1–0 (7 draws). With current classical ratings of 2433 and 2517, the Elo model gives Nanu a 44% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2433 vs 2517 (Δ -84)
With Marius Manolache as white
30% Marius26% draw44% Costica-Ciprian
With Costica-Ciprian Nanu as white
22% Marius22% draw55% Costica-Ciprian
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Marius Manolache | Costica-Ciprian Nanu | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2433 | 2517 |
| Peak rating | 2561 · Mar 2012 | 2535 · Apr 2009 |
| Peak age | 39 | 32 |
| World rank now | #1,198 | #478 |
| World rank peak | #363 | #459 |
| Federation rank now | #17 | #6 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,784 | 736 |
| Months active | 216 | 216 |
| % white wins | 61% | 54% |
| % black wins | 52% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2471 | 2322 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 49 | 25 |
Best Win
Marius Manolache
Costica-Ciprian Nanu
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (15)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Marius Manolache
Costica-Ciprian Nanu