Vladimir-Alexandru Cnejev vs David Saioc
Vladimir-Alexandru Cnejev (18, IM, ROU) and David Saioc (18, ROU) have met 12 times in classical OTB. Cnejev leads with 11 wins to 1, with 0 draws — a 0% draw rate. Their last meeting at Romania National Youth Championships 2026 - open U18 saw Cnejev prevail. With current classical ratings of 2419 and 2147, the Elo model gives Cnejev a 79% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2419 vs 2147 (Δ +272)
With Vladimir-Alexandru Cnejev as white
79% Vladimir-Alexandru13% draw8% David
With David Saioc as white
72% Vladimir-Alexandru15% draw13% David
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vladimir-Alexandru Cnejev | David Saioc | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2419-3 | 2147+40 |
| Peak rating | 2422 · Apr 2026 | 2147 · May 2026 |
| Peak age | 18 | 18 |
| World rank now | #1,372 | #11,451 |
| World rank peak | #1,345 | #11,451 |
| Federation rank now | #20 | #148 |
| Games (career, STD) | 859 | 695 |
| Months active | 116 | 111 |
| % white wins | 62% | 51% |
| % black wins | 57% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2383 | 2119 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 201 | 112 |
Best Win
Vladimir-Alexandru Cnejev
David Saioc
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (25)
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 Saioc