Iulian Baltag vs Andrei Macovei
Iulian Baltag (40, IM, MDA) and Andrei Macovei (26, IM, MDA) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 12 rapid/blitz games. Macovei leads the classical series 2–1 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2387 and 2484, the Elo model gives Macovei a 46% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2387 vs 2484 (Δ -97)
With Iulian Baltag as white
29% Iulian25% draw46% Andrei
With Andrei Macovei as white
21% Iulian21% draw58% Andrei
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Iulian Baltag | Andrei Macovei | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2387 | 2484 |
| Peak rating | 2435 · Nov 2022 | 2491 · Sep 2022 |
| Peak age | 36 | 22 |
| World rank now | #1,913 | #705 |
| World rank peak | #1,364 | #694 |
| Federation rank now | #8 | #4 |
| Games (career, STD) | 689 | 951 |
| Months active | 218 | 175 |
| % white wins | 54% | 51% |
| % black wins | 47% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2345 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 80 | 0 |
Best Win
Iulian Baltag
Andrei Macovei
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (19)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Iulian Baltag
Andrei Macovei