Carmelo Papale vs Fernando Villalba
Carmelo Papale (71, ITA) and Fernando Villalba (58, ITA) have met 7 times in classical OTB. Villalba leads the classical series 3–2 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 1761 and 1893, the Elo model gives Villalba a 55% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1761 vs 1893 (Δ -132)
With Carmelo Papale as white
28% Carmelo17% draw55% Fernando
With Fernando Villalba as white
20% Carmelo15% draw65% Fernando
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Carmelo Papale | Fernando Villalba | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1761 | 1893 |
| Peak rating | 1969 · Oct 2005 | 1947 · Apr 2009 |
| Peak age | 50 | 41 |
| World rank now | #88,699 | #57,527 |
| World rank peak | #37,178 | #36,574 |
| Federation rank now | #2,905 | #1,435 |
| Games (career, STD) | 591 | 591 |
| Months active | 206 | 200 |
| % white wins | 43% | 52% |
| % black wins | 41% | 36% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1609 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 8 | 0 |
Best Win
Carmelo Papale
Fernando Villalba
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Carmelo Papale
Fernando Villalba