Vladimir-Alexandru Cnejev vs Eric-Matei Prelipcean
Vladimir-Alexandru Cnejev (18, IM, ROU) and Eric-Matei Prelipcean (18, CM, ROU) have met 13 times in classical OTB. Cnejev leads with 7 wins to 2, with 4 draws — a 31% draw rate. Their last meeting at Romania National Youth Championships 2026 - open U18 saw Prelipcean prevail. With current classical ratings of 2419 and 2241, the Elo model gives Cnejev a 69% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2419 vs 2241 (Δ +178)
With Vladimir-Alexandru Cnejev as white
69% Vladimir-Alexandru17% draw14% Eric-Matei
With Eric-Matei Prelipcean as white
60% Vladimir-Alexandru20% draw21% Eric-Matei
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vladimir-Alexandru Cnejev | Eric-Matei Prelipcean | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2419-3 | 2241+39 |
| Peak rating | 2422 · Apr 2026 | 2241 · May 2026 |
| Peak age | 18 | 18 |
| World rank now | #1,372 | #6,210 |
| World rank peak | #1,345 | #6,210 |
| Federation rank now | #20 | #87 |
| Games (career, STD) | 859 | 697 |
| Months active | 116 | 123 |
| % white wins | 62% | 53% |
| % black wins | 57% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2383 | 2158 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 201 | 230 |
Best Win
Vladimir-Alexandru Cnejev
Eric-Matei Prelipcean
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (26)
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
Eric-Matei Prelipcean