Diogo Alexandre Neves vs Steven Santos
Diogo Alexandre Neves (32, CPV) and Steven Santos (28, CPV) have met 20 times in classical OTB. Santos leads with 13 wins to 3, with 4 draws — a 20% draw rate. Their last meeting at IX CN Absoluto 2025 saw Santos prevail. With current classical ratings of 1813 and 1895, the Elo model gives Santos a 47% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1813 vs 1895 (Δ -82)
With Diogo Alexandre Neves as white
33% Diogo20% draw47% Steven
With Steven Santos as white
25% Diogo17% draw58% Steven
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Diogo Alexandre Neves | Steven Santos | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1813+18 | 1895 |
| Peak rating | 1813 · May 2026 | 1945 · Dec 2024 |
| Peak age | 32 | 26 |
| World rank now | #72,286 | #49,381 |
| World rank peak | #72,252 | #35,943 |
| Federation rank now | #11 | #5 |
| Games (career, STD) | 197 | 121 |
| Months active | 95 | 48 |
| % white wins | 51% | 69% |
| % black wins | 45% | 66% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1804 | 1876 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 14 | 14 |
Best Win
Diogo Alexandre Neves
Steven Santos
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (20)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Diogo Alexandre Neves
Steven Santos