David Arenas vs Esteban Alb Valderrama Quiceno
David Arenas (35, GM, COL) and Esteban Alb Valderrama Quiceno (33, IM, COL) have met 18 times in classical OTB. Arenas leads with 2 wins to 0, with 16 draws — a 89% draw rate. Their last meeting at Torneo IRT Abierto Preparatorio Juegos Nacionales Blitz 2025 drew. With current classical ratings of 2339 and 2376, the Elo model gives Valderrama Quiceno a 36% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2339 vs 2376 (Δ -37)
With David Arenas as white
36% David28% draw36% Esteban
With Esteban Alb Valderrama Quiceno as white
28% David24% draw48% Esteban
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| David Arenas | Esteban Alb Valderrama Quiceno | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2339-4 | 2376 |
| Peak rating | 2496 · Dec 2015 | 2448 · Oct 2021 |
| Peak age | 24 | 28 |
| World rank now | #2,969 | #2,109 |
| World rank peak | #790 | #1,186 |
| Federation rank now | #19 | #11 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,459 | 742 |
| Months active | 200 | 154 |
| % white wins | 59% | 67% |
| % black wins | 51% | 60% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2347 | 2339 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 157 | 176 |
Best Win
David Arenas
Esteban Alb Valderrama Quiceno
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (44)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
David Arenas
Esteban Alb Valderrama Quiceno