Romain Edouard vs Andrei Istratescu
Romain Edouard (36, GM, FRA) and Andrei Istratescu (51, GM, ROU) have met 12 times in classical OTB. Istratescu leads with 1 wins to 0, with 11 draws — a 92% draw rate. Their last meeting at Team 2021 - Top 16 drew. With current classical ratings of 2538 and 2369, the Elo model gives Edouard a 67% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2538 vs 2369 (Δ +169)
With Romain Edouard as white
67% Romain18% draw15% Andrei
With Andrei Istratescu as white
58% Romain21% draw21% Andrei
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Romain Edouard | Andrei Istratescu | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2538-2 | 2369 |
| Peak rating | 2702 · Jun 2014 | 2677 · Jan 2014 |
| Peak age | 24 | 39 |
| World rank now | #371 | #2,260 |
| World rank peak | #44 | #64 |
| Federation rank now | #14 | #29 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,768 | 1,542 |
| Months active | 209 | 216 |
| % white wins | 58% | 57% |
| % black wins | 45% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2468 | 2340 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 92 | 92 |
Best Win
Romain Edouard
Andrei Istratescu
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).
Romain Edouard
Andrei Istratescu