Boris Itkis vs Ruslan Soltanici
Boris Itkis (74, IM, ROU) and Ruslan Soltanici (42, IM, MDA) have met 31 times in classical OTB. Soltanici leads with 2 wins to 0, with 29 draws — a 94% draw rate. Their last meeting at Grand-Prix Moldova 2025. Blitz, finala saw Soltanici prevail. With current classical ratings of 2242 and 2284, the Elo model gives Soltanici a 38% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2242 vs 2284 (Δ -42)
With Boris Itkis as white
36% Boris27% draw38% Ruslan
With Ruslan Soltanici as white
28% Boris23% draw50% Ruslan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Boris Itkis | Ruslan Soltanici | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2242+1 | 2284 |
| Peak rating | 2489 · Jul 2005 | 2433 · Oct 2012 |
| Peak age | 53 | 28 |
| World rank now | #6,149 | #4,590 |
| World rank peak | #672 | #1,344 |
| Federation rank now | #86 | #16 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,428 | 1,625 |
| Months active | 216 | 218 |
| % white wins | 53% | 55% |
| % black wins | 45% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2150 | 2177 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 138 | 174 |
Best Win
Boris Itkis
Ruslan Soltanici
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (71)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Boris Itkis
Ruslan Soltanici