Nikolaus Stanec vs Ilia Balinov
Nikolaus Stanec (58, GM, AUT) and Ilia Balinov (60, GM, AUT) have met 14 times in classical OTB. All 14 games ended in a draw — a 100% draw rate. Their last meeting at Austria Open 2026 Herbert Titz Gedenkturnier drew. With current classical ratings of 2443 and 2393, the Elo model gives Stanec a 50% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2443 vs 2393 (Δ +50)
With Nikolaus Stanec as white
50% Nikolaus24% draw26% Ilia
With Ilia Balinov as white
38% Nikolaus28% draw34% Ilia
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikolaus Stanec | Ilia Balinov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2443+10 | 2393+9 |
| Peak rating | 2568 · Oct 2005 | 2520 · Apr 2007 |
| Peak age | 37 | 41 |
| World rank now | #1,099 | #1,799 |
| World rank peak | #221 | #545 |
| Federation rank now | #13 | #25 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,140 | 323 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 60% | 46% |
| % black wins | 46% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2348 | 2370 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 100 | 63 |
Best Win
Nikolaus Stanec
Ilia Balinov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (14)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nikolaus Stanec
Ilia Balinov