Ruslan Soltanici vs Iulian Baltag
Ruslan Soltanici (42, IM, MDA) and Iulian Baltag (40, IM, MDA) have met 26 times in classical OTB. Soltanici leads with 2 wins to 1, with 23 draws — a 88% draw rate. Their last meeting at Grand-Prix Moldova 2025. Blitz, finala saw Soltanici prevail. With current classical ratings of 2284 and 2387, the Elo model gives Baltag a 48% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2284 vs 2387 (Δ -103)
With Ruslan Soltanici as white
28% Ruslan24% draw48% Iulian
With Iulian Baltag as white
21% Ruslan20% draw59% Iulian
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ruslan Soltanici | Iulian Baltag | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2284 | 2387 |
| Peak rating | 2433 · Oct 2012 | 2435 · Nov 2022 |
| Peak age | 28 | 36 |
| World rank now | #4,590 | #1,913 |
| World rank peak | #1,344 | #1,364 |
| Federation rank now | #16 | #8 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,625 | 689 |
| Months active | 218 | 218 |
| % white wins | 55% | 54% |
| % black wins | 46% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2177 | 2345 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 174 | 80 |
Best Win
Ruslan Soltanici
Iulian Baltag
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (55)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ruslan Soltanici
Iulian Baltag