Iulia-Ionela Ionica vs Irina Bulmaga
Iulia-Ionela Ionica (46, WGM, ROU) and Irina Bulmaga (33, IM, ROU) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Bulmaga leads the classical series 4–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2177 and 2361, the Elo model gives Bulmaga a 61% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2177 vs 2361 (Δ -184)
With Iulia-Ionela Ionica as white
20% Iulia-Ionela19% draw61% Irina
With Irina Bulmaga as white
14% Iulia-Ionela16% draw70% Irina
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Iulia-Ionela Ionica | Irina Bulmaga | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2177 | 2361-33 |
| Peak rating | 2295 · Apr 2004 | 2453 · Feb 2020 |
| Peak age | 24 | 27 |
| World rank now | #9,100 | #2,446 |
| World rank peak | #5,691 | #1,241 |
| Federation rank now | #125 | #31 |
| Games (career, STD) | 348 | 2,166 |
| Months active | 216 | 203 |
| % white wins | 33% | 56% |
| % black wins | 32% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2330 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 177 |
Best Win
Iulia-Ionela Ionica
Irina Bulmaga
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Iulia-Ionela Ionica
Irina Bulmaga