Sarah Chiang vs Valentin Iotov
Sarah Chiang (29, WFM, USA) and Valentin Iotov (38, GM, BUL) have met 8 times in classical OTB. Iotov leads the classical series 7–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2051 and 2485, the Elo model gives Iotov a 86% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2051 vs 2485 (Δ -434)
With Sarah Chiang as white
4% Sarah10% draw86% Valentin
With Valentin Iotov as white
2% Sarah8% draw89% Valentin
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sarah Chiang | Valentin Iotov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2051 | 2485 |
| Peak rating | 2113 · Nov 2013 | 2603 · Jul 2009 |
| Peak age | 16 | 21 |
| World rank now | #23,670 | #842 |
| World rank peak | #18,195 | #177 |
| Federation rank now | #633 | #12 |
| Games (career, STD) | 799 | 877 |
| Months active | 190 | 218 |
| % white wins | 46% | 54% |
| % black wins | 39% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Sarah Chiang
Valentin Iotov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Sarah Chiang
Valentin Iotov