Vladimir-Alexandru Cnejev vs Sasha-Matei Craciun
Vladimir-Alexandru Cnejev (18, IM, ROU) and Sasha-Matei Craciun (18, FM, ROU) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 14 rapid/blitz games. Craciun leads the classical series 1–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2419 and 2239, 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 2239 (Δ +180)
With Vladimir-Alexandru Cnejev as white
69% Vladimir-Alexandru16% draw14% Sasha-Matei
With Sasha-Matei Craciun as white
60% Vladimir-Alexandru20% draw20% Sasha-Matei
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vladimir-Alexandru Cnejev | Sasha-Matei Craciun | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2419 | 2239 |
| Peak rating | 2422 · Apr 2026 | 2325 · Mar 2025 |
| Peak age | 18 | 17 |
| World rank now | #1,372 | #6,292 |
| World rank peak | #1,345 | #3,361 |
| Federation rank now | #20 | #89 |
| Games (career, STD) | 859 | 409 |
| Months active | 117 | 92 |
| % white wins | 62% | 56% |
| % black wins | 57% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2383 | 2231 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 201 | 187 |
Best Win
Vladimir-Alexandru Cnejev
Sasha-Matei Craciun
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (18)
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
Sasha-Matei Craciun