Ruslan Soltanici vs Dragos Ceres
Ruslan Soltanici (42, IM, MDA) and Dragos Ceres (22, IM, MDA) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 12 rapid/blitz games. Soltanici leads the classical series 3–2 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2284 and 2450, the Elo model gives Ceres a 58% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2284 vs 2450 (Δ -166)
With Ruslan Soltanici as white
22% Ruslan21% draw58% Dragos
With Dragos Ceres as white
15% Ruslan17% draw67% Dragos
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ruslan Soltanici | Dragos Ceres | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2284 | 2450 |
| Peak rating | 2433 · Oct 2012 | 2486 · Apr 2024 |
| Peak age | 28 | 20 |
| World rank now | #4,590 | #1,012 |
| World rank peak | #1,344 | #742 |
| Federation rank now | #16 | #5 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,625 | 1,071 |
| Months active | 218 | 153 |
| % white wins | 55% | 51% |
| % black wins | 46% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2177 | 2362 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 174 | 8 |
Best Win
Ruslan Soltanici
Dragos Ceres
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (19)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ruslan Soltanici
Dragos Ceres