Vasile Sanduleac vs Ruslan Soltanici
GM Vasile Sanduleac (2327) · IM Ruslan Soltanici (2269)
Vasile Sanduleac and Ruslan Soltanici have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2001 and the most recent in Feb 2023. Sanduleac leads 3 wins to 0, with 7 draws (30% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Modern Defense (4 games). The average game between them lasted 31 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sanduleac | Draws | Soltanici |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanduleac with White | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Soltanici with White | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sanduleac | Draws | Soltanici |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sanduleac | Draws | Soltanici |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A31 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C98 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | Ruslan Soltanici | Vasile Sanduleac | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | ch-MDA |
| Feb 2018 | Ruslan Soltanici | Vasile Sanduleac | 0-1 | Modern Defense | ch-MDA |
| Feb 2017 | Vasile Sanduleac | Ruslan Soltanici | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-MDA |
| Jan 2015 | Ruslan Soltanici | Vasile Sanduleac | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | ch-MDA |
| Jun 2014 | Vasile Sanduleac | Ruslan Soltanici | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Cap Aurora Open |
| Feb 2014 | Vasile Sanduleac | Ruslan Soltanici | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | ch-MDA |
| Jan 2010 | Vasile Sanduleac | Ruslan Soltanici | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | ch-MDA |
| Jan 2009 | Ruslan Soltanici | Vasile Sanduleac | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | ch-MDA |
| Aug 2002 | Ruslan Soltanici | Vasile Sanduleac | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Somes Open |
| Oct 2001 | Ruslan Soltanici | Vasile Sanduleac | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Kishinev ULIM Cup |
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What is the head-to-head score between Vasile Sanduleac and Ruslan Soltanici?
In 10 recorded games, Vasile Sanduleac has 3 wins, Ruslan Soltanici has 0 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Vasile Sanduleac and Ruslan Soltanici played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Oct 2001 to Feb 2023.
What openings do Vasile Sanduleac and Ruslan Soltanici play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Modern Defense (4 games), followed by the Modern Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.