Stefan Maltezeanu vs Alexis Cahen
Stefan Maltezeanu (27, CM, LUX) and Alexis Cahen (26, FM, MNC) have never met in classical OTB, but played 16 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 32 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2199 and 2093, the Elo model gives Maltezeanu a 60% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2199 vs 2093 (Δ +106)
With Stefan Maltezeanu as white
60% Stefan18% draw22% Alexis
With Alexis Cahen as white
49% Stefan22% draw29% Alexis
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Stefan Maltezeanu | Alexis Cahen | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2199-46 | 2093+3 |
| Peak rating | 2276 · Jan 2026 | 2154 · Jun 2022 |
| Peak age | 27 | 22 |
| World rank now | #8,226 | #16,052 |
| World rank peak | #4,867 | #10,788 |
| Federation rank now | #7 | #8 |
| Games (career, STD) | 550 | 789 |
| Months active | 121 | 164 |
| % white wins | 59% | 59% |
| % black wins | 55% | 54% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2208 | 2041 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 162 | 246 |
Best Win
Stefan Maltezeanu
Alexis Cahen
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).
Stefan Maltezeanu
Alexis Cahen