Victor Bologan vs Pavel Eljanov
Victor Bologan (55, GM, MDA) and Pavel Eljanov (43, GM, UKR) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Bologan leads the classical series 3–1 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2590 and 2674, the Elo model gives Eljanov a 44% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2590 vs 2674 (Δ -84)
With Victor Bologan as white
30% Victor27% draw44% Pavel
With Pavel Eljanov as white
22% Victor22% draw55% Pavel
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Victor Bologan | Pavel Eljanov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2590 | 2674-8 |
| Peak rating | 2734 · Aug 2012 | 2765 · Mar 2016 |
| Peak age | 41 | 33 |
| World rank now | #188 | #46 |
| World rank peak | #18 | #6 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 813 | 1,317 |
| Months active | 219 | 217 |
| % white wins | 52% | 48% |
| % black wins | 46% | 33% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2478 | 2635 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 104 | 134 |
Best Win
Victor Bologan
Pavel Eljanov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (11)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Victor Bologan
Pavel Eljanov