Diego Valerga vs Federico Perez Ponsa
Diego Valerga (55, GM, ARG) and Federico Perez Ponsa (33, GM, ARG) have met 19 times in classical OTB. Perez Ponsa leads with 4 wins to 1, with 14 draws — a 74% draw rate. Their last meeting at Copa de Campeones LNA 2026 drew. With current classical ratings of 2432 and 2542, the Elo model gives Perez Ponsa a 48% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2432 vs 2542 (Δ -110)
With Diego Valerga as white
27% Diego25% draw48% Federico
With Federico Perez Ponsa as white
20% Diego21% draw59% Federico
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Diego Valerga | Federico Perez Ponsa | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2432 | 2542 |
| Peak rating | 2523 · Jan 2009 | 2594 · Oct 2017 |
| Peak age | 38 | 24 |
| World rank now | #1,211 | #355 |
| World rank peak | #558 | #243 |
| Federation rank now | #18 | #6 |
| Games (career, STD) | 829 | 1,100 |
| Months active | 210 | 189 |
| % white wins | 48% | 58% |
| % black wins | 40% | 54% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2401 | 2513 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 75 | 76 |
Best Win
Diego Valerga
Federico Perez Ponsa
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (34)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Diego Valerga
Federico Perez Ponsa