Cesar Hidemitsu Umetsubo vs Alfeu Junior Varela Bueno
Cesar Hidemitsu Umetsubo (42, IM, BRA) and Alfeu Junior Varela Bueno (39, FM, BRA) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Umetsubo leads with 6 wins to 0, with 4 draws — a 40% draw rate. Their last meeting at Circuito Scherer de Xadrez 2026 1a etapa Lacerdopolis SC saw Umetsubo prevail. With current classical ratings of 2353 and 2207, the Elo model gives Umetsubo a 65% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2353 vs 2207 (Δ +146)
With Cesar Hidemitsu Umetsubo as white
65% Cesar18% draw17% Alfeu
With Alfeu Junior Varela Bueno as white
55% Cesar21% draw24% Alfeu
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Cesar Hidemitsu Umetsubo | Alfeu Junior Varela Bueno | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2353 | 2207 |
| Peak rating | 2419 · Feb 2019 | 2349 · Mar 2010 |
| Peak age | 35 | 23 |
| World rank now | #2,639 | #7,770 |
| World rank peak | #1,686 | #3,489 |
| Federation rank now | #17 | #62 |
| Games (career, STD) | 964 | 682 |
| Months active | 218 | 203 |
| % white wins | 72% | 63% |
| % black wins | 65% | 61% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2218 | 2116 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 136 | 183 |
Best Win
Cesar Hidemitsu Umetsubo
Alfeu Junior Varela Bueno
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (19)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Cesar Hidemitsu Umetsubo
Alfeu Junior Varela Bueno