Boris Itkis vs Sergiu Bargan
Boris Itkis (74, IM, ROU) and Sergiu Bargan (47, IM, MDA) have met 24 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 4–4 with 16 draws — a 67% draw rate. Their last meeting at Cristmas Cup saw Bargan prevail. With current classical ratings of 2242 and 2189, the Elo model gives Itkis a 52% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2242 vs 2189 (Δ +53)
With Boris Itkis as white
52% Boris22% draw27% Sergiu
With Sergiu Bargan as white
40% Boris26% draw35% Sergiu
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Boris Itkis | Sergiu Bargan | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2242+1 | 2189 |
| Peak rating | 2489 · Jul 2005 | 2404 · Apr 2008 |
| Peak age | 53 | 29 |
| World rank now | #6,149 | #8,744 |
| World rank peak | #672 | #2,049 |
| Federation rank now | #86 | #25 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,428 | 1,389 |
| Months active | 216 | 217 |
| % white wins | 53% | 63% |
| % black wins | 45% | 59% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2150 | 2072 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 138 | 126 |
Best Win
Boris Itkis
Sergiu Bargan
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (44)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Boris Itkis
Sergiu Bargan