Marius Manolache vs Mihnea Costachi
Marius Manolache (53, GM, ROU) and Mihnea Costachi (26, IM, ROU) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 16 rapid/blitz games. Manolache leads the classical series 3–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2433 and 2459, the Elo model gives Costachi a 34% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2433 vs 2459 (Δ -26)
With Marius Manolache as white
37% Marius29% draw34% Mihnea
With Mihnea Costachi as white
29% Marius25% draw46% Mihnea
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Marius Manolache | Mihnea Costachi | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2433 | 2459 |
| Peak rating | 2561 · Mar 2012 | 2484 · Oct 2018 |
| Peak age | 39 | 18 |
| World rank now | #1,198 | #925 |
| World rank peak | #363 | #844 |
| Federation rank now | #17 | #14 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,784 | 1,046 |
| Months active | 216 | 186 |
| % white wins | 61% | 58% |
| % black wins | 52% | 55% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2471 | 2391 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 49 | 111 |
Best Win
Marius Manolache
Mihnea Costachi
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (20)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Marius Manolache
Mihnea Costachi