Ruslan Soltanici vs Alexandr Baranciuc
Ruslan Soltanici (42, IM, MDA) and Alexandr Baranciuc (20, FM, MDA) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 15 rapid/blitz games. Soltanici leads the classical series 4–0 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 2284 and 2315, the Elo model gives Baranciuc a 36% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2284 vs 2315 (Δ -31)
With Ruslan Soltanici as white
37% Ruslan28% draw36% Alexandr
With Alexandr Baranciuc as white
29% Ruslan24% draw48% Alexandr
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ruslan Soltanici | Alexandr Baranciuc | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2284 | 2315 |
| Peak rating | 2433 · Oct 2012 | 2338 · Nov 2023 |
| Peak age | 28 | 17 |
| World rank now | #4,590 | #3,630 |
| World rank peak | #1,344 | #3,014 |
| Federation rank now | #16 | #13 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,625 | 654 |
| Months active | 219 | 120 |
| % white wins | 55% | 47% |
| % black wins | 46% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2177 | 2312 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 174 | 128 |
Best Win
Ruslan Soltanici
Alexandr Baranciuc
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (24)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ruslan Soltanici
Alexandr Baranciuc