Boris Itkis vs Iulian Baltag
Boris Itkis (74, IM, ROU) and Iulian Baltag (40, IM, MDA) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Baltag leads with 2 wins to 0, with 8 draws — a 80% draw rate. Their last meeting at Grand-Prix Moldova 2025. Blitz, etapa VI drew. With current classical ratings of 2242 and 2387, the Elo model gives Baltag a 55% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2242 vs 2387 (Δ -145)
With Boris Itkis as white
24% Boris21% draw55% Iulian
With Iulian Baltag as white
17% Boris18% draw65% Iulian
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Boris Itkis | Iulian Baltag | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2242+1 | 2387 |
| Peak rating | 2489 · Jul 2005 | 2435 · Nov 2022 |
| Peak age | 53 | 36 |
| World rank now | #6,149 | #1,913 |
| World rank peak | #672 | #1,364 |
| Federation rank now | #86 | #8 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,428 | 689 |
| Months active | 216 | 218 |
| % white wins | 53% | 54% |
| % black wins | 45% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2150 | 2345 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 138 | 80 |
Best Win
Boris Itkis
Iulian Baltag
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (28)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Boris Itkis
Iulian Baltag