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Andrei Istratescu vs David Gavrilescu

Andrei Istratescu (51, GM, ROU) and David Gavrilescu (23, GM, ROU) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 11 rapid/blitz games. Istratescu leads the classical series 2–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2369 and 2545, the Elo model gives Gavrilescu a 59% chance of winning a classical game with white.

Head-to-Head Score

If they played today · Classical

Based on current Elo: 2369 vs 2545 -176)
With Andrei Istratescu as white
20% Andrei21% draw59% David
With David Gavrilescu as white
14% Andrei18% draw68% David

Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.

Career Compare

Andrei IstratescuDavid Gavrilescu
Current rating (STD)23692545
Peak rating2677 · Jan 20142560 · Jun 2025
Peak age3922
World rank now#2,260#342
World rank peak#64#291
Federation rank now#29#5
Games (career, STD)1,5421,275
Months active216170
% white wins57%57%
% black wins46%49%
TPR last 12m (STD)23402520
Activity 12m (games)92186

Best Win

Andrei Istratescu
David Gavrilescu

Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context

All Meetings (15)

Common Opponents

Tournaments Both Played

Cohort Position

Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).

Andrei Istratescu
David Gavrilescu

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