David Larino Nieto vs Luis Marcos Medarde Santiago
David Larino Nieto (37, GM, ESP) and Luis Marcos Medarde Santiago (32, IM, ESP) have met 13 times in classical OTB. Larino Nieto leads with 8 wins to 2, with 3 draws — a 23% draw rate. Their last meeting at I Iron Chess Blitz saw Larino Nieto prevail. With current classical ratings of 2372 and 2396, the Elo model gives Medarde Santiago a 34% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2372 vs 2396 (Δ -24)
With David Larino Nieto as white
38% David28% draw34% Luis
With Luis Marcos Medarde Santiago as white
29% David25% draw46% Luis
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| David Larino Nieto | Luis Marcos Medarde Santiago | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2372 | 2396-12 |
| Peak rating | 2521 · May 2013 | 2438 · Sep 2025 |
| Peak age | 24 | 31 |
| World rank now | #2,196 | #1,752 |
| World rank peak | #611 | #1,151 |
| Federation rank now | #96 | #73 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,918 | 1,169 |
| Months active | 213 | 188 |
| % white wins | 69% | 63% |
| % black wins | 60% | 54% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2291 | 2320 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 374 | 263 |
Best Win
David Larino Nieto
Luis Marcos Medarde Santiago
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (23)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
David Larino Nieto
Luis Marcos Medarde Santiago