Andrei-Nestor Cioara vs Ruslan Soltanici
Andrei-Nestor Cioara (55, IM, ROU) and Ruslan Soltanici (42, IM, MDA) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Soltanici leads the classical series 3–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2346 and 2284, the Elo model gives Cioara a 53% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2346 vs 2284 (Δ +62)
With Andrei-Nestor Cioara as white
53% Andrei-Nestor22% draw25% Ruslan
With Ruslan Soltanici as white
41% Andrei-Nestor26% draw33% Ruslan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Andrei-Nestor Cioara | Ruslan Soltanici | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2346 | 2284 |
| Peak rating | 2496 · Sep 2012 | 2433 · Oct 2012 |
| Peak age | 41 | 28 |
| World rank now | #2,800 | #4,590 |
| World rank peak | #822 | #1,344 |
| Federation rank now | #38 | #16 |
| Games (career, STD) | 843 | 1,625 |
| Months active | 219 | 219 |
| % white wins | 50% | 55% |
| % black wins | 44% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2057 | 2177 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 12 | 174 |
Best Win
Andrei-Nestor Cioara
Ruslan Soltanici
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Andrei-Nestor Cioara
Ruslan Soltanici