Ermes Espinosa Veloz vs Henry Soto Hernandez
Ermes Espinosa Veloz (39, GM, CUB) and Henry Soto Hernandez (39, IM, CUB) have met 16 times in classical OTB. Soto Hernandez leads with 5 wins to 4, with 7 draws — a 44% draw rate. Their last meeting at IV PANAMA CHESS OPEN drew. With current classical ratings of 2473 and 2468, the Elo model gives Espinosa Veloz a 42% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2473 vs 2468 (Δ +5)
With Ermes Espinosa Veloz as white
42% Ermes27% draw31% Henry
With Henry Soto Hernandez as white
32% Ermes28% draw40% Henry
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ermes Espinosa Veloz | Henry Soto Hernandez | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2473-6 | 2468 |
| Peak rating | 2544 · Apr 2018 | 2496 · May 2022 |
| Peak age | 31 | 35 |
| World rank now | #802 | #841 |
| World rank peak | #470 | #715 |
| Federation rank now | #8 | #6 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,161 | 736 |
| Months active | 213 | 212 |
| % white wins | 46% | 50% |
| % black wins | 41% | 41% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2408 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 109 | 0 |
Best Win
Ermes Espinosa Veloz
Henry Soto Hernandez
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (17)
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
Henry Soto Hernandez