Francesco Bentivegna vs Nicolo Napoli
Francesco Bentivegna (44, FM, ITA) and Nicolo Napoli (41, FM, ITA) have met 11 times in classical OTB. Bentivegna leads with 1 wins to 0, with 10 draws — a 91% draw rate. Their last meeting at OP VI AMICIZIA saw Napoli prevail. With current classical ratings of 2225 and 2269, the Elo model gives Napoli a 38% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2225 vs 2269 (Δ -44)
With Francesco Bentivegna as white
35% Francesco27% draw38% Nicolo
With Nicolo Napoli as white
28% Francesco22% draw50% Nicolo
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Francesco Bentivegna | Nicolo Napoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2225 | 2269 |
| Peak rating | 2361 · Apr 2008 | 2389 · Nov 2009 |
| Peak age | 26 | 24 |
| World rank now | #6,892 | #5,110 |
| World rank peak | #3,063 | #2,079 |
| Federation rank now | #107 | #84 |
| Games (career, STD) | 834 | 1,058 |
| Months active | 217 | 210 |
| % white wins | 51% | 60% |
| % black wins | 45% | 60% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2136 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 72 |
Best Win
Francesco Bentivegna
Nicolo Napoli
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).
Francesco Bentivegna
Nicolo Napoli