Samuel-Timotei Ghimpu vs Cristian-Florin Chipaila
Samuel-Timotei Ghimpu (23, IM, ROU) and Cristian-Florin Chipaila (24, ROU) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 10 rapid/blitz games. Ghimpu leads the classical series 2–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2463 and 1728, the Elo model gives Ghimpu a 96% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2463 vs 1728 (Δ +735)
With Samuel-Timotei Ghimpu as white
96% Samuel-Timotei4% draw0% Cristian-Florin
With Cristian-Florin Chipaila as white
96% Samuel-Timotei4% draw0% Cristian-Florin
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Samuel-Timotei Ghimpu | Cristian-Florin Chipaila | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2463 | 1728 |
| Peak rating | 2481 · Aug 2023 | 1779 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 20 | 22 |
| World rank now | #888 | #100,701 |
| World rank peak | #802 | #67,776 |
| Federation rank now | #12 | #847 |
| Games (career, STD) | 891 | 442 |
| Months active | 154 | 126 |
| % white wins | 58% | 35% |
| % black wins | 55% | 34% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2466 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 246 | 0 |
Best Win
Samuel-Timotei Ghimpu
Cristian-Florin Chipaila
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Samuel-Timotei Ghimpu
Cristian-Florin Chipaila