Ruslan Soltanici vs Ivan Schitco
Ruslan Soltanici (42, IM, MDA) and Ivan Schitco (23, GM, MDA) have met 16 times in classical OTB. Soltanici leads with 6 wins to 1, with 9 draws — a 56% draw rate. Their last meeting at Campionatul National al RM 2026 la sah clasic Masculin drew. With current classical ratings of 2284 and 2500, the Elo model gives Schitco a 65% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2284 vs 2500 (Δ -216)
With Ruslan Soltanici as white
17% Ruslan18% draw65% Ivan
With Ivan Schitco as white
11% Ruslan15% draw73% Ivan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ruslan Soltanici | Ivan Schitco | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2284 | 2500 |
| Peak rating | 2433 · Oct 2012 | 2533 · Sep 2023 |
| Peak age | 28 | 20 |
| World rank now | #4,590 | #577 |
| World rank peak | #1,344 | #454 |
| Federation rank now | #16 | #2 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,625 | 1,100 |
| Months active | 218 | 169 |
| % white wins | 55% | 51% |
| % black wins | 46% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2177 | 2456 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 174 | 132 |
Best Win
Ruslan Soltanici
Ivan Schitco
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (35)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ruslan Soltanici
Ivan Schitco