Mihnea-Andrei Otvos vs Vladimir Balan
Mihnea-Andrei Otvos (12, ROU) and Vladimir Balan (12, ROU) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Balan leads the classical series 5–2 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1596 and 1609, the Elo model gives Balan a 38% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1596 vs 1609 (Δ -13)
With Mihnea-Andrei Otvos as white
44% Mihnea-Andrei18% draw38% Vladimir
With Vladimir Balan as white
35% Mihnea-Andrei17% draw48% Vladimir
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mihnea-Andrei Otvos | Vladimir Balan | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1596 | 1609 |
| Peak rating | 1596 · Jun 2024 | 1680 · Aug 2025 |
| Peak age | 10 | 11 |
| World rank now | #141,109 | #143,533 |
| World rank peak | #113,199 | #112,498 |
| Federation rank now | #1,277 | #1,274 |
| Games (career, STD) | 216 | 299 |
| Months active | 63 | 48 |
| % white wins | 58% | 48% |
| % black wins | 50% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1351 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 14 | 43 |
Best Win
Mihnea-Andrei Otvos
Vladimir Balan
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Mihnea-Andrei Otvos
Vladimir Balan