Andrei-Cristian Bulau vs Mihai-Octavian Iliescu
Andrei-Cristian Bulau (23, ROU) and Mihai-Octavian Iliescu (22, ROU) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 5 rapid/blitz games. Bulau leads the classical series 3–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2194 and 1777, the Elo model gives Bulau a 89% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2194 vs 1777 (Δ +417)
With Andrei-Cristian Bulau as white
89% Andrei-Cristian8% draw3% Mihai-Octavian
With Mihai-Octavian Iliescu as white
85% Andrei-Cristian9% draw5% Mihai-Octavian
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Andrei-Cristian Bulau | Mihai-Octavian Iliescu | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2194 | 1777 |
| Peak rating | 2250 · Apr 2019 | 1777 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 16 | 20 |
| World rank now | #8,501 | #86,915 |
| World rank peak | #6,977 | #78,990 |
| Federation rank now | #116 | #855 |
| Games (career, STD) | 783 | 301 |
| Months active | 159 | 151 |
| % white wins | 59% | 47% |
| % black wins | 54% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2168 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 58 | 0 |
Best Win
Andrei-Cristian Bulau
Mihai-Octavian Iliescu
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Andrei-Cristian Bulau
Mihai-Octavian Iliescu