Simeon Onut vs Dan Bantescu
Simeon Onut (53, ROU) and Dan Bantescu (20, ROU) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 9 rapid/blitz games. Onut leads the classical series 1–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1961 and 1979, the Elo model gives Bantescu a 36% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1961 vs 1979 (Δ -18)
With Simeon Onut as white
41% Simeon23% draw36% Dan
With Dan Bantescu as white
32% Simeon21% draw47% Dan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Simeon Onut | Dan Bantescu | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1961 | 1979 |
| Peak rating | 2238 · Jan 2008 | 2026 · Jan 2020 |
| Peak age | 35 | 14 |
| World rank now | #34,439 | #29,275 |
| World rank peak | #8,346 | #21,819 |
| Federation rank now | #320 | #308 |
| Games (career, STD) | 185 | 247 |
| Months active | 216 | 121 |
| % white wins | 60% | 53% |
| % black wins | 56% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1978 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 55 | 0 |
Best Win
Simeon Onut
Dan Bantescu
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (11)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Simeon Onut
Dan Bantescu