Valentin Iotov vs Julio Catalino Sadorra
Valentin Iotov (38, GM, BUL) and Julio Catalino Sadorra (40, GM, PHI) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Sadorra leads with 3 wins to 2, with 5 draws — a 50% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2014 DCC January Texas Masters saw Sadorra prevail. With current classical ratings of 2485 and 2547, the Elo model gives Sadorra a 40% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2485 vs 2547 (Δ -62)
With Valentin Iotov as white
32% Valentin28% draw40% Julio
With Julio Catalino Sadorra as white
25% Valentin24% draw52% Julio
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Valentin Iotov | Julio Catalino Sadorra | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2485 | 2547 |
| Peak rating | 2603 · Jul 2009 | 2611 · May 2014 |
| Peak age | 21 | 28 |
| World rank now | #842 | #330 |
| World rank peak | #177 | #195 |
| Federation rank now | #12 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 877 | 968 |
| Months active | 217 | 199 |
| % white wins | 54% | 56% |
| % black wins | 48% | 55% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2164 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 17 |
Best Win
Valentin Iotov
Julio Catalino Sadorra
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Valentin Iotov
Julio Catalino Sadorra