Stefan Marinescu vs George Paval
Stefan Marinescu (31, ROU) and George Paval (44, ROU) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Paval leads the classical series 4–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 1981 and 2123, the Elo model gives Paval a 55% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1981 vs 2123 (Δ -142)
With Stefan Marinescu as white
26% Stefan19% draw55% George
With George Paval as white
19% Stefan16% draw65% George
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Stefan Marinescu | George Paval | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1981 | 2123 |
| Peak rating | 1996 · Aug 2013 | 2257 · Jun 2014 |
| Peak age | 18 | 32 |
| World rank now | #35,719 | #13,364 |
| World rank peak | #33,014 | #6,734 |
| Federation rank now | #322 | #166 |
| Games (career, STD) | 336 | 635 |
| Months active | 190 | 205 |
| % white wins | 55% | 58% |
| % black wins | 40% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1987 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 73 |
Best Win
Stefan Marinescu
George Paval
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Stefan Marinescu
George Paval