Carmelo Papale vs Ezio Nepi
Carmelo Papale (71, ITA) and Ezio Nepi (54, ITA) have met 8 times in classical OTB. Papale leads the classical series 4–3 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1761 and 1917, the Elo model gives Nepi a 59% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1761 vs 1917 (Δ -156)
With Carmelo Papale as white
25% Carmelo16% draw59% Ezio
With Ezio Nepi as white
18% Carmelo14% draw68% Ezio
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Carmelo Papale | Ezio Nepi | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1761 | 1917 |
| Peak rating | 1969 · Oct 2005 | 1977 · Jan 2013 |
| Peak age | 50 | 41 |
| World rank now | #88,699 | #52,974 |
| World rank peak | #37,178 | #32,881 |
| Federation rank now | #2,905 | #1,314 |
| Games (career, STD) | 591 | 564 |
| Months active | 206 | 198 |
| % white wins | 43% | 46% |
| % black wins | 41% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1609 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 8 | 0 |
Best Win
Carmelo Papale
Ezio Nepi
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Carmelo Papale
Ezio Nepi