Ermes Espinosa Veloz vs Elier Miranda Mesa
Ermes Espinosa Veloz (39, GM, CUB) and Elier Miranda Mesa (33, GM, CUB) have met 39 times in classical OTB. Espinosa Veloz leads with 7 wins to 4, with 28 draws — a 72% draw rate. Their last meeting at Campeonato de Cuba Absoluto 2026 drew. With current classical ratings of 2473 and 2450, the Elo model gives Espinosa Veloz a 45% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2473 vs 2450 (Δ +23)
With Ermes Espinosa Veloz as white
45% Ermes26% draw29% Elier
With Elier Miranda Mesa as white
34% Ermes29% draw37% Elier
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ermes Espinosa Veloz | Elier Miranda Mesa | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2473-6 | 2450+5 |
| Peak rating | 2544 · Apr 2018 | 2520 · Oct 2024 |
| Peak age | 31 | 31 |
| World rank now | #802 | #1,012 |
| World rank peak | #470 | #489 |
| Federation rank now | #8 | #13 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,161 | 1,254 |
| Months active | 213 | 200 |
| % white wins | 46% | 48% |
| % black wins | 41% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2415 | 2374 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 111 | 154 |
Best Win
Ermes Espinosa Veloz
Elier Miranda Mesa
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (45)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ermes Espinosa Veloz
Elier Miranda Mesa