Iacob, Ivan-Alexandru

Ivan-Alexandru Iacob, a 19-year-old Romanian player, is rated 1872 — just 1 short of his peak of 1873 (Sep 2025, age 18). He is climbing fast, having gained +94 Elo over the past 12 months. 18 rated games in the past year (≈16/year long-term). Recent standard appearances include International Chess Tournament Mihail Sadoveanu - 37th ed., International Chess In School Festival - C, and Mamaia Classic Chess Open. Also played 3 rapid (including Grand Prix Iasi 1) and 1 blitz events (including International Chess Tournament Mihail Sadoveanu - blitz) recently.

At junior level, he reached #36, #37, #52 and #49 nationally in U20, U18, U16 and U14.