Matei Vasile vs Yurii Vardanian
Matei Vasile (15, ROU) and Yurii Vardanian (16, UKR) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 5 rapid/blitz games. Vardanian leads the classical series 2–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2090 and 2091, the Elo model gives Vardanian a 34% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2090 vs 2091 (Δ -1)
With Matei Vasile as white
43% Matei23% draw34% Yurii
With Yurii Vardanian as white
33% Matei23% draw44% Yurii
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Matei Vasile | Yurii Vardanian | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2090 | 2091 |
| Peak rating | 2091 · Feb 2026 | 2102 · Feb 2026 |
| Peak age | 15 | 16 |
| World rank now | #16,326 | #16,226 |
| World rank peak | #16,325 | #15,259 |
| Federation rank now | #188 | #276 |
| Games (career, STD) | 507 | 247 |
| Months active | 65 | 66 |
| % white wins | 54% | 59% |
| % black wins | 49% | 55% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2027 | 2142 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 166 | 30 |
Best Win
Matei Vasile
Yurii Vardanian
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Matei Vasile
Yurii Vardanian