Samuel-Timotei Ghimpu vs Nicodim-Cosmin Stepanencu
Samuel-Timotei Ghimpu (23, IM, ROU) and Nicodim-Cosmin Stepanencu (21, FM, ROU) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 8 rapid/blitz games. Ghimpu leads the classical series 4–3 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2463 and 2326, the Elo model gives Ghimpu a 63% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2463 vs 2326 (Δ +137)
With Samuel-Timotei Ghimpu as white
63% Samuel-Timotei19% draw18% Nicodim-Cosmin
With Nicodim-Cosmin Stepanencu as white
53% Samuel-Timotei22% draw25% Nicodim-Cosmin
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Samuel-Timotei Ghimpu | Nicodim-Cosmin Stepanencu | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2463+20 | 2326 |
| Peak rating | 2481 · Aug 2023 | 2353 · Oct 2025 |
| Peak age | 20 | 20 |
| World rank now | #888 | #3,309 |
| World rank peak | #802 | #2,621 |
| Federation rank now | #12 | #48 |
| Games (career, STD) | 891 | 545 |
| Months active | 153 | 122 |
| % white wins | 58% | 61% |
| % black wins | 55% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2465 | 2321 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 220 | 160 |
Best Win
Samuel-Timotei Ghimpu
Nicodim-Cosmin Stepanencu
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (17)
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
Nicodim-Cosmin Stepanencu