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 (Δ -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 Istratescu | David Gavrilescu | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2369 | 2545 |
| Peak rating | 2677 · Jan 2014 | 2560 · Jun 2025 |
| Peak age | 39 | 22 |
| World rank now | #2,260 | #342 |
| World rank peak | #64 | #291 |
| Federation rank now | #29 | #5 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,542 | 1,275 |
| Months active | 216 | 170 |
| % white wins | 57% | 57% |
| % black wins | 46% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2340 | 2520 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 92 | 186 |
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