Iulian Baltag vs Ivan Schitco
Iulian Baltag (40, IM, MDA) and Ivan Schitco (23, GM, MDA) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 11 rapid/blitz games. Baltag leads the classical series 3–2 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2387 and 2500, the Elo model gives Schitco a 49% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2387 vs 2500 (Δ -113)
With Iulian Baltag as white
27% Iulian24% draw49% Ivan
With Ivan Schitco as white
20% Iulian20% draw60% Ivan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Iulian Baltag | Ivan Schitco | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2387 | 2500 |
| Peak rating | 2435 · Nov 2022 | 2533 · Sep 2023 |
| Peak age | 36 | 20 |
| World rank now | #1,913 | #577 |
| World rank peak | #1,364 | #454 |
| Federation rank now | #8 | #2 |
| Games (career, STD) | 689 | 1,100 |
| Months active | 218 | 169 |
| % white wins | 54% | 51% |
| % black wins | 47% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2345 | 2456 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 80 | 132 |
Best Win
Iulian Baltag
Ivan Schitco
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (18)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Iulian Baltag
Ivan Schitco