Simon-Alexandru Barbu vs Costel-Cristinel Rascanu
Simon-Alexandru Barbu (22, ROU) and Costel-Cristinel Rascanu (24, ROU) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 7 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 2027 and 1649, the Elo model gives Barbu a 88% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2027 vs 1649 (Δ +378)
With Simon-Alexandru Barbu as white
88% Simon-Alexandru8% draw5% Costel-Cristinel
With Costel-Cristinel Rascanu as white
83% Simon-Alexandru9% draw7% Costel-Cristinel
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Simon-Alexandru Barbu | Costel-Cristinel Rascanu | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2027 | 1649 |
| Peak rating | 2081 · May 2025 | 1649 · May 2024 |
| Peak age | 21 | 22 |
| World rank now | #23,566 | #114,408 |
| World rank peak | #16,628 | #92,202 |
| Federation rank now | #235 | #1,243 |
| Games (career, STD) | 578 | 226 |
| Months active | 130 | 126 |
| % white wins | 47% | 38% |
| % black wins | 46% | 33% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2005 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 58 | 0 |
Best Win
Simon-Alexandru Barbu
Costel-Cristinel Rascanu
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Simon-Alexandru Barbu
Costel-Cristinel Rascanu