Vlad-George Zubcu vs Marian-Catalin Sandu
Vlad-George Zubcu (26, ROU) and Marian-Catalin Sandu (26, ROU) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 9 rapid/blitz games. Sandu leads the classical series 4–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2220 and 2136, the Elo model gives Zubcu a 57% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2220 vs 2136 (Δ +84)
With Vlad-George Zubcu as white
57% Vlad-George20% draw24% Marian-Catalin
With Marian-Catalin Sandu as white
45% Vlad-George23% draw31% Marian-Catalin
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vlad-George Zubcu | Marian-Catalin Sandu | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2220 | 2136 |
| Peak rating | 2286 · Nov 2018 | 2175 · Jan 2018 |
| Peak age | 18 | 18 |
| World rank now | #7,140 | #11,775 |
| World rank peak | #5,399 | #11,630 |
| Federation rank now | #101 | #146 |
| Games (career, STD) | 763 | 444 |
| Months active | 183 | 180 |
| % white wins | 55% | 53% |
| % black wins | 53% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2114 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 144 | 0 |
Best Win
Vlad-George Zubcu
Marian-Catalin Sandu
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (15)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vlad-George Zubcu
Marian-Catalin Sandu