Sergiu Bargan vs Vadim Novac
Sergiu Bargan (47, IM, MDA) and Vadim Novac (17, MDA) have met 23 times in classical OTB. Bargan leads with 14 wins to 1, with 8 draws — a 35% draw rate. Their last meeting at Chavdarov Memorial - 2026 saw Bargan prevail. With current classical ratings of 2189 and 2091, the Elo model gives Bargan a 59% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2189 vs 2091 (Δ +98)
With Sergiu Bargan as white
59% Sergiu19% draw22% Vadim
With Vadim Novac as white
48% Sergiu22% draw30% Vadim
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sergiu Bargan | Vadim Novac | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2189 | 2091 |
| Peak rating | 2404 · Apr 2008 | 2109 · Aug 2025 |
| Peak age | 29 | 16 |
| World rank now | #8,744 | #16,225 |
| World rank peak | #2,049 | #14,176 |
| Federation rank now | #25 | #34 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,389 | 350 |
| Months active | 217 | 85 |
| % white wins | 63% | 54% |
| % black wins | 59% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2081 | 2023 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 129 | 94 |
Best Win
Sergiu Bargan
Vadim Novac
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (25)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Sergiu Bargan
Vadim Novac