Mihai-Edward Padurariu vs Samuel-Timotei Ghimpu
Mihai-Edward Padurariu (22, ROU) and Samuel-Timotei Ghimpu (23, IM, ROU) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 15 rapid/blitz games. Ghimpu leads the classical series 3–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2219 and 2463, the Elo model gives Ghimpu a 69% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2219 vs 2463 (Δ -244)
With Mihai-Edward Padurariu as white
15% Mihai-Edward17% draw69% Samuel-Timotei
With Samuel-Timotei Ghimpu as white
10% Mihai-Edward14% draw76% Samuel-Timotei
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mihai-Edward Padurariu | Samuel-Timotei Ghimpu | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2219 | 2463+20 |
| Peak rating | 2271 · Nov 2023 | 2481 · Aug 2023 |
| Peak age | 19 | 20 |
| World rank now | #7,197 | #888 |
| World rank peak | #4,960 | #802 |
| Federation rank now | #103 | #12 |
| Games (career, STD) | 520 | 891 |
| Months active | 165 | 153 |
| % white wins | 51% | 58% |
| % black wins | 51% | 55% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2162 | 2463 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 52 | 221 |
Best Win
Mihai-Edward Padurariu
Samuel-Timotei Ghimpu
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (21)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Mihai-Edward Padurariu
Samuel-Timotei Ghimpu