Vladimir-Alexandru Cnejev vs Dan Bantescu
Vladimir-Alexandru Cnejev (18, IM, ROU) and Dan Bantescu (20, ROU) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 8 rapid/blitz games. Bantescu leads the classical series 2–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2419 and 1979, the Elo model gives Cnejev a 90% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2419 vs 1979 (Δ +440)
With Vladimir-Alexandru Cnejev as white
90% Vladimir-Alexandru8% draw2% Dan
With Dan Bantescu as white
86% Vladimir-Alexandru10% draw4% Dan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vladimir-Alexandru Cnejev | Dan Bantescu | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2419-3 | 1979 |
| Peak rating | 2422 · Apr 2026 | 2026 · Jan 2020 |
| Peak age | 18 | 14 |
| World rank now | #1,372 | #29,275 |
| World rank peak | #1,345 | #21,819 |
| Federation rank now | #20 | #308 |
| Games (career, STD) | 859 | 247 |
| Months active | 116 | 121 |
| % white wins | 62% | 53% |
| % black wins | 57% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2383 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 201 | 0 |
Best Win
Vladimir-Alexandru Cnejev
Dan Bantescu
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (13)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vladimir-Alexandru Cnejev
Dan Bantescu