Valentina Nistor vs Briana-Cleopatra Balan
Valentina Nistor (25, ROU) and Briana-Cleopatra Balan (25, ROU) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 12 rapid/blitz games. Nistor leads the classical series 2–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1952 and 1875, the Elo model gives Nistor a 57% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1952 vs 1875 (Δ +77)
With Valentina Nistor as white
57% Valentina18% draw26% Briana-Cleopatra
With Briana-Cleopatra Balan as white
46% Valentina21% draw34% Briana-Cleopatra
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Valentina Nistor | Briana-Cleopatra Balan | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1952 | 1875 |
| Peak rating | 1952 · Mar 2024 | 1883 · Apr 2019 |
| Peak age | 23 | 18 |
| World rank now | #35,915 | #52,011 |
| World rank peak | #31,247 | #46,462 |
| Federation rank now | #386 | #445 |
| Games (career, STD) | 198 | 486 |
| Months active | 169 | 162 |
| % white wins | 54% | 48% |
| % black wins | 51% | 38% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 7 | 0 |
Best Win
Valentina Nistor
Briana-Cleopatra Balan
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (16)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Valentina Nistor
Briana-Cleopatra Balan