A.R. Saleh Salem vs Viorel Iordachescu
A.R. Saleh Salem (33, GM, UAE) and Viorel Iordachescu (49, GM, MDA) have never met in classical OTB, but played 19 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 65 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2640 and 2558, the Elo model gives Salem a 55% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2640 vs 2558 (Δ +82)
With A.R. Saleh Salem as white
55% A.R.22% draw23% Viorel
With Viorel Iordachescu as white
43% A.R.27% draw30% Viorel
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| A.R. Saleh Salem | Viorel Iordachescu | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2640 | 2558 |
| Peak rating | 2690 · Oct 2021 | 2651 · Jan 2012 |
| Peak age | 28 | 35 |
| World rank now | #82 | #287 |
| World rank peak | #44 | #57 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #2 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,346 | 1,029 |
| Months active | 208 | 219 |
| % white wins | 62% | 58% |
| % black wins | 53% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2653 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 98 | 53 |
Best Win
A.R. Saleh Salem
Viorel Iordachescu
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (19)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
A.R. Saleh Salem
Viorel Iordachescu