Ruslan Soltanici vs Victor Ianocichin
Ruslan Soltanici (42, IM, MDA) and Victor Ianocichin (40, MDA) have met 19 times in classical OTB. Soltanici leads with 8 wins to 3, with 8 draws — a 42% draw rate. Their last meeting at Campionatul RM 2019 sah blitz, final saw Ianocichin prevail. With current classical ratings of 2284 and 2192, the Elo model gives Soltanici 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 2192 (Δ +92)
With Ruslan Soltanici as white
58% Ruslan20% draw23% Victor
With Victor Ianocichin as white
46% Ruslan23% draw30% Victor
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ruslan Soltanici | Victor Ianocichin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2284 | 2192 |
| Peak rating | 2433 · Oct 2012 | 2259 · Nov 2017 |
| Peak age | 28 | 31 |
| World rank now | #4,590 | #9,482 |
| World rank peak | #1,344 | #6,757 |
| Federation rank now | #16 | #30 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,625 | 667 |
| Months active | 218 | 217 |
| % white wins | 55% | 57% |
| % black wins | 46% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2177 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 174 | 0 |
Best Win
Ruslan Soltanici
Victor Ianocichin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (34)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ruslan Soltanici
Victor Ianocichin