Samuel-Timotei Ghimpu vs Cristian Mihai
Samuel-Timotei Ghimpu (23, IM, ROU) and Cristian Mihai (22, ROU) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Ghimpu leads the classical series 3–2 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2463 and 1963, the Elo model gives Ghimpu a 92% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2463 vs 1963 (Δ +500)
With Samuel-Timotei Ghimpu as white
92% Samuel-Timotei7% draw1% Cristian
With Cristian Mihai as white
89% Samuel-Timotei8% draw2% Cristian
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Samuel-Timotei Ghimpu | Cristian Mihai | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2463+20 | 1963 |
| Peak rating | 2481 · Aug 2023 | 2055 · Sep 2021 |
| Peak age | 20 | 17 |
| World rank now | #888 | #30,885 |
| World rank peak | #802 | #20,601 |
| Federation rank now | #12 | #303 |
| Games (career, STD) | 891 | 512 |
| Months active | 153 | 157 |
| % white wins | 58% | 46% |
| % black wins | 55% | 41% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2466 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 219 | 0 |
Best Win
Samuel-Timotei Ghimpu
Cristian Mihai
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 Mihai