Vladimir-Alexandru Cnejev vs David Cr. Radu
Vladimir-Alexandru Cnejev (18, IM, ROU) and David Cr. Radu (18, CM, ROU) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Cnejev leads with 5 wins to 2, with 3 draws — a 30% draw rate. Their last meeting at Ploiesti moves intelligently - Corneliu Butnariu Memorial saw Cnejev prevail. With current classical ratings of 2419 and 2128, the Elo model gives Cnejev a 81% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2419 vs 2128 (Δ +291)
With Vladimir-Alexandru Cnejev as white
81% Vladimir-Alexandru12% draw7% David
With David Cr. Radu as white
74% Vladimir-Alexandru14% draw11% David
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vladimir-Alexandru Cnejev | David Cr. Radu | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2419-3 | 2128-57 |
| Peak rating | 2422 · Apr 2026 | 2237 · Apr 2024 |
| Peak age | 18 | 16 |
| World rank now | #1,372 | #12,937 |
| World rank peak | #1,345 | #6,226 |
| Federation rank now | #20 | #159 |
| Games (career, STD) | 859 | 698 |
| Months active | 116 | 112 |
| % white wins | 62% | 58% |
| % black wins | 57% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2383 | 2126 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 201 | 91 |
Best Win
Vladimir-Alexandru Cnejev
David Cr. Radu
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (27)
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
David Cr. Radu