Mihai Marcu vs Catalin Nechifor
Mihai Marcu (25, ROU) and Catalin Nechifor (25, ROU) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 5 rapid/blitz games. Marcu leads the classical series 2–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1690 and 1565, the Elo model gives Marcu a 65% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1690 vs 1565 (Δ +125)
With Mihai Marcu as white
65% Mihai13% draw22% Catalin
With Catalin Nechifor as white
55% Mihai16% draw29% Catalin
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mihai Marcu | Catalin Nechifor | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1690 | 1565 |
| Peak rating | 1690 · May 2024 | 1565 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 23 | 23 |
| World rank now | #106,013 | #129,528 |
| World rank peak | #100,917 | #110,450 |
| Federation rank now | #975 | #1,588 |
| Games (career, STD) | 54 | 37 |
| Months active | 131 | 134 |
| % white wins | 25% | 38% |
| % black wins | 34% | 32% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Mihai Marcu
Catalin Nechifor
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Mihai Marcu
Catalin Nechifor