Monika Socko vs Irina Bulmaga
Monika Socko (48, GM, POL) and Irina Bulmaga (33, IM, ROU) have met 12 times in classical OTB. Socko leads with 6 wins to 3, with 3 draws — a 25% draw rate. Their last meeting at European Women's Rapid Championship 2025 saw Bulmaga prevail. With current classical ratings of 2355 and 2361, the Elo model gives Bulmaga a 33% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2355 vs 2361 (Δ -6)
With Monika Socko as white
41% Monika27% draw33% Irina
With Irina Bulmaga as white
31% Monika26% draw43% Irina
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Monika Socko | Irina Bulmaga | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2355-7 | 2361-33 |
| Peak rating | 2505 · Apr 2008 | 2453 · Feb 2020 |
| Peak age | 30 | 27 |
| World rank now | #2,588 | #2,446 |
| World rank peak | #673 | #1,241 |
| Federation rank now | #92 | #31 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,782 | 2,166 |
| Months active | 219 | 203 |
| % white wins | 53% | 56% |
| % black wins | 44% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2317 | 2330 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 227 | 177 |
Best Win
Monika Socko
Irina Bulmaga
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (20)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Monika Socko
Irina Bulmaga