Stefan-Adrian Popescu vs Matei Grigore
Stefan-Adrian Popescu (17, ROU) and Matei Grigore (17, ROU) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Popescu leads the classical series 3–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1765 and 1713, the Elo model gives Popescu a 54% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1765 vs 1713 (Δ +52)
With Stefan-Adrian Popescu as white
54% Stefan-Adrian17% draw29% Matei
With Matei Grigore as white
42% Stefan-Adrian20% draw37% Matei
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Stefan-Adrian Popescu | Matei Grigore | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1765 | 1713 |
| Peak rating | 1765 · Sep 2025 | 1713 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 16 | 15 |
| World rank now | #87,541 | #93,106 |
| World rank peak | #79,837 | #75,550 |
| Federation rank now | #728 | #876 |
| Games (career, STD) | 356 | 240 |
| Months active | 121 | 96 |
| % white wins | 58% | 61% |
| % black wins | 57% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1754 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 50 | 7 |
Best Win
Stefan-Adrian Popescu
Matei Grigore
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Stefan-Adrian Popescu
Matei Grigore