Boris Itkis vs Andrei Macovei
Boris Itkis (74, IM, ROU) and Andrei Macovei (26, IM, MDA) have met 13 times in classical OTB. Itkis leads with 4 wins to 1, with 8 draws — a 62% draw rate. Their last meeting at ULIM Cup saw Macovei prevail. With current classical ratings of 2242 and 2484, the Elo model gives Macovei a 68% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2242 vs 2484 (Δ -242)
With Boris Itkis as white
15% Boris17% draw68% Andrei
With Andrei Macovei as white
10% Boris14% draw76% Andrei
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Boris Itkis | Andrei Macovei | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2242+1 | 2484 |
| Peak rating | 2489 · Jul 2005 | 2491 · Sep 2022 |
| Peak age | 53 | 22 |
| World rank now | #6,149 | #705 |
| World rank peak | #672 | #694 |
| Federation rank now | #86 | #4 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,428 | 951 |
| Months active | 216 | 175 |
| % white wins | 53% | 51% |
| % black wins | 45% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2150 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 138 | 0 |
Best Win
Boris Itkis
Andrei Macovei
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (38)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Boris Itkis
Andrei Macovei