Irina Ionescu vs Irina Bulmaga
Irina Ionescu (53, WGM, ROU) and Irina Bulmaga (33, IM, ROU) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 10 rapid/blitz games. Bulmaga leads the classical series 2–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2128 and 2361, the Elo model gives Bulmaga a 67% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2128 vs 2361 (Δ -233)
With Irina Ionescu as white
16% Irina17% draw67% Irina
With Irina Bulmaga as white
11% Irina14% draw75% Irina
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Irina Ionescu | Irina Bulmaga | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2128 | 2361-33 |
| Peak rating | 2366 · Apr 2003 | 2453 · Feb 2020 |
| Peak age | 30 | 27 |
| World rank now | #12,618 | #2,446 |
| World rank peak | #3,068 | #1,241 |
| Federation rank now | #158 | #31 |
| Games (career, STD) | 448 | 2,166 |
| Months active | 218 | 203 |
| % white wins | 55% | 56% |
| % black wins | 43% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2330 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 177 |
Best Win
Irina Ionescu
Irina Bulmaga
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (15)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Irina Ionescu
Irina Bulmaga