Victor Nicolae Iordanescu vs Ralph Ghnatios
Victor Nicolae Iordanescu (16, CAN) and Ralph Ghnatios (36, LBN) have never met in classical OTB, but played 9 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 7 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2017 and 1865, the Elo model gives Iordanescu a 67% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2017 vs 1865 (Δ +152)
With Victor Nicolae Iordanescu as white
67% Victor15% draw18% Ralph
With Ralph Ghnatios as white
57% Victor18% draw25% Ralph
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Victor Nicolae Iordanescu | Ralph Ghnatios | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2017-91 | 1865 |
| Peak rating | 2108 · Apr 2026 | 1889 · Dec 2025 |
| Peak age | 16 | 35 |
| World rank now | #24,948 | #57,203 |
| World rank peak | #14,709 | #45,192 |
| Federation rank now | #172 | #39 |
| Games (career, STD) | 176 | 190 |
| Months active | 22 | 132 |
| % white wins | 52% | 50% |
| % black wins | 37% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1807 | 1672 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 165 | 100 |
Best Win
Victor Nicolae Iordanescu
Ralph Ghnatios
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Victor Nicolae Iordanescu
Ralph Ghnatios