Mihai-Octavian Calin vs Stefan-Vlad Paunescu
Mihai-Octavian Calin (16, ROU) and Stefan-Vlad Paunescu (16, ROU) have never met in classical OTB, but played 7 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 11 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1654 and 1738, the Elo model gives Paunescu a 48% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1654 vs 1738 (Δ -84)
With Mihai-Octavian Calin as white
34% Mihai-Octavian18% draw48% Stefan-Vlad
With Stefan-Vlad Paunescu as white
26% Mihai-Octavian15% draw59% Stefan-Vlad
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mihai-Octavian Calin | Stefan-Vlad Paunescu | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1654 | 1738 |
| Peak rating | 1771 · May 2024 | 1740 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 14 | 14 |
| World rank now | #126,223 | #85,849 |
| World rank peak | #80,188 | #70,478 |
| Federation rank now | #1,098 | #797 |
| Games (career, STD) | 259 | 186 |
| Months active | 91 | 101 |
| % white wins | 51% | 62% |
| % black wins | 46% | 57% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 27 | 0 |
Best Win
Mihai-Octavian Calin
Stefan-Vlad Paunescu
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-Octavian Calin
Stefan-Vlad Paunescu