Christian Palozza vs Cristi Machidon
Christian Palozza (25, FM, ITA) and Cristi Machidon (28, FM, MDA) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 6 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 2279 and 2350, the Elo model gives Machidon a 42% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2279 vs 2350 (Δ -71)
With Christian Palozza as white
32% Christian26% draw42% Cristi
With Cristi Machidon as white
24% Christian21% draw54% Cristi
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Christian Palozza | Cristi Machidon | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2279 | 2350 |
| Peak rating | 2311 · Jun 2021 | 2351 · Apr 2025 |
| Peak age | 20 | 27 |
| World rank now | #4,750 | #2,708 |
| World rank peak | #4,070 | #2,679 |
| Federation rank now | #70 | #11 |
| Games (career, STD) | 773 | 401 |
| Months active | 167 | 175 |
| % white wins | 55% | 71% |
| % black wins | 51% | 65% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2279 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 46 | 16 |
Best Win
Christian Palozza
Cristi Machidon
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Christian Palozza
Cristi Machidon