Matei-Stefan Vilcu vs Nicodim-Cosmin Stepanencu
Matei-Stefan Vilcu (21, ROU) and Nicodim-Cosmin Stepanencu (21, FM, ROU) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 12 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 2214 and 2326, the Elo model gives Stepanencu a 50% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2214 vs 2326 (Δ -112)
With Matei-Stefan Vilcu as white
28% Matei-Stefan23% draw50% Nicodim-Cosmin
With Nicodim-Cosmin Stepanencu as white
21% Matei-Stefan19% draw60% Nicodim-Cosmin
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Matei-Stefan Vilcu | Nicodim-Cosmin Stepanencu | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2214+1 | 2326 |
| Peak rating | 2260 · Mar 2023 | 2353 · Oct 2025 |
| Peak age | 18 | 20 |
| World rank now | #7,426 | #3,309 |
| World rank peak | #5,440 | #2,621 |
| Federation rank now | #105 | #48 |
| Games (career, STD) | 655 | 545 |
| Months active | 141 | 122 |
| % white wins | 50% | 61% |
| % black wins | 46% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2247 | 2321 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 120 | 160 |
Best Win
Matei-Stefan Vilcu
Nicodim-Cosmin Stepanencu
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).
Matei-Stefan Vilcu
Nicodim-Cosmin Stepanencu