Valentina Nistor vs Maria-Alexandra Ciocan
Valentina Nistor (25, ROU) and Maria-Alexandra Ciocan (25, WCM, ROU) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 17 rapid/blitz games. Nistor leads the classical series 4–2 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1952 and 2002, the Elo model gives Ciocan a 41% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1952 vs 2002 (Δ -50)
With Valentina Nistor as white
36% Valentina23% draw41% Maria-Alexandra
With Maria-Alexandra Ciocan as white
28% Valentina19% draw52% Maria-Alexandra
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Valentina Nistor | Maria-Alexandra Ciocan | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1952 | 2002 |
| Peak rating | 1952 · Mar 2024 | 2068 · Aug 2019 |
| Peak age | 23 | 18 |
| World rank now | #35,915 | #27,169 |
| World rank peak | #31,247 | #20,804 |
| Federation rank now | #386 | #268 |
| Games (career, STD) | 198 | 524 |
| Months active | 168 | 173 |
| % white wins | 54% | 50% |
| % black wins | 51% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1956 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 7 | 42 |
Best Win
Valentina Nistor
Maria-Alexandra Ciocan
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (24)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Valentina Nistor
Maria-Alexandra Ciocan