Vladimir Paleologu vs Simone Medici
Vladimir Paleologu (55, SUI) and Simone Medici (35, FM, SUI) have met 30 times in classical OTB. Medici leads with 13 wins to 6, with 11 draws — a 37% draw rate. Their last meeting at Campionato Ticinese Semilampo 2025 saw Medici prevail. With current classical ratings of 2078 and 2186, the Elo model gives Medici a 50% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2078 vs 2186 (Δ -108)
With Vladimir Paleologu as white
29% Vladimir21% draw50% Simone
With Simone Medici as white
21% Vladimir18% draw60% Simone
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vladimir Paleologu | Simone Medici | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2078 | 2186 |
| Peak rating | 2225 · Mar 2010 | 2308 · Jun 2018 |
| Peak age | 39 | 27 |
| World rank now | #17,521 | #8,926 |
| World rank peak | #9,632 | #4,706 |
| Federation rank now | #238 | #126 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,212 | 1,059 |
| Months active | 218 | 178 |
| % white wins | 54% | 61% |
| % black wins | 48% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2018 | 2014 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 108 | 27 |
Best Win
Vladimir Paleologu
Simone Medici
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (38)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vladimir Paleologu
Simone Medici