Simon-Alexandru Barbu vs Cristian-Florin Chipaila
Simon-Alexandru Barbu (22, ROU) and Cristian-Florin Chipaila (24, ROU) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 11 rapid/blitz games. Barbu leads the classical series 4–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2027 and 1728, the Elo model gives Barbu a 82% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2027 vs 1728 (Δ +299)
With Simon-Alexandru Barbu as white
82% Simon-Alexandru10% draw8% Cristian-Florin
With Cristian-Florin Chipaila as white
76% Simon-Alexandru12% draw12% Cristian-Florin
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Simon-Alexandru Barbu | Cristian-Florin Chipaila | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2027 | 1728 |
| Peak rating | 2081 · May 2025 | 1779 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 21 | 22 |
| World rank now | #23,566 | #100,701 |
| World rank peak | #16,628 | #67,776 |
| Federation rank now | #235 | #847 |
| Games (career, STD) | 578 | 442 |
| Months active | 130 | 126 |
| % white wins | 47% | 35% |
| % black wins | 46% | 34% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2005 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 58 | 0 |
Best Win
Simon-Alexandru Barbu
Cristian-Florin Chipaila
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (16)
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
Cristian-Florin Chipaila