Yurii Vardanian vs Radu-Adrian Simescu
Yurii Vardanian (16, UKR) and Radu-Adrian Simescu (18, ROU) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 7 rapid/blitz games. Vardanian leads the classical series 2–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2091 and 1800, the Elo model gives Vardanian a 82% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2091 vs 1800 (Δ +291)
With Yurii Vardanian as white
82% Yurii10% draw8% Radu-Adrian
With Radu-Adrian Simescu as white
75% Yurii12% draw12% Radu-Adrian
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Yurii Vardanian | Radu-Adrian Simescu | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2091 | 1800 |
| Peak rating | 2102 · Feb 2026 | 1814 · Apr 2025 |
| Peak age | 16 | 17 |
| World rank now | #16,226 | #76,355 |
| World rank peak | #15,259 | #69,977 |
| Federation rank now | #276 | #634 |
| Games (career, STD) | 247 | 206 |
| Months active | 66 | 46 |
| % white wins | 59% | 50% |
| % black wins | 55% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2142 | 1718 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 30 | 20 |
Best Win
Yurii Vardanian
Radu-Adrian Simescu
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Yurii Vardanian
Radu-Adrian Simescu