Francesco Messina vs Alberto Fakhri Brunetti
Francesco Messina (29, ITA) and Alberto Fakhri Brunetti (30, ITA) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 5 rapid/blitz games. Messina leads the classical series 2–1 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2054 and 1989, the Elo model gives Messina a 54% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2054 vs 1989 (Δ +65)
With Francesco Messina as white
54% Francesco19% draw26% Alberto
With Alberto Fakhri Brunetti as white
43% Francesco23% draw34% Alberto
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Francesco Messina | Alberto Fakhri Brunetti | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2054 | 1989+4 |
| Peak rating | 2056 · Oct 2022 | 2007 · Jan 2026 |
| Peak age | 25 | 30 |
| World rank now | #19,476 | #29,259 |
| World rank peak | #18,177 | #25,535 |
| Federation rank now | #436 | #762 |
| Games (career, STD) | 286 | 389 |
| Months active | 177 | 168 |
| % white wins | 56% | 52% |
| % black wins | 46% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1955 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 24 | 212 |
Best Win
Francesco Messina
Alberto Fakhri Brunetti
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 Messina
Alberto Fakhri Brunetti