Marius Manolache vs Vlad-Cristian Jianu
Marius Manolache (53, GM, ROU) and Vlad-Cristian Jianu (42, GM, ROU) have met 14 times in classical OTB. Jianu leads with 5 wins to 2, with 7 draws — a 50% draw rate. Their last meeting at Grand Prix Romania - 2nd leg drew. With current classical ratings of 2433 and 2435, the Elo model gives Jianu a 32% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2433 vs 2435 (Δ -2)
With Marius Manolache as white
41% Marius27% draw32% Vlad-Cristian
With Vlad-Cristian Jianu as white
31% Marius27% draw42% Vlad-Cristian
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Marius Manolache | Vlad-Cristian Jianu | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2433 | 2435 |
| Peak rating | 2561 · Mar 2012 | 2588 · Sep 2014 |
| Peak age | 39 | 30 |
| World rank now | #1,198 | #1,178 |
| World rank peak | #363 | #262 |
| Federation rank now | #17 | #16 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,784 | 975 |
| Months active | 216 | 218 |
| % white wins | 61% | 54% |
| % black wins | 52% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2471 | 2334 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 49 | 37 |
Best Win
Marius Manolache
Vlad-Cristian Jianu
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (19)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Marius Manolache
Vlad-Cristian Jianu