Diego Valerga vs Ruben Felgaer
Diego Valerga (55, GM, ARG) and Ruben Felgaer (45, GM, ARG) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Felgaer leads with 5 wins to 0, with 5 draws — a 50% draw rate. Their last meeting at Liga Nacional Blitz 2025 saw Valerga prevail. With current classical ratings of 2432 and 2556, the Elo model gives Felgaer a 51% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2432 vs 2556 (Δ -124)
With Diego Valerga as white
25% Diego24% draw51% Ruben
With Ruben Felgaer as white
19% Diego20% draw61% Ruben
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Diego Valerga | Ruben Felgaer | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2432 | 2556 |
| Peak rating | 2523 · Jan 2009 | 2624 · Oct 2005 |
| Peak age | 38 | 24 |
| World rank now | #1,211 | #282 |
| World rank peak | #558 | #87 |
| Federation rank now | #18 | #2 |
| Games (career, STD) | 829 | 783 |
| Months active | 210 | 211 |
| % white wins | 48% | 57% |
| % black wins | 40% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2401 | 2491 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 75 | 21 |
Best Win
Diego Valerga
Ruben Felgaer
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Diego Valerga
Ruben Felgaer