Gaia Paolillo vs Desiree Di Benedetto
Gaia Paolillo (28, WFM, ITA) and Desiree Di Benedetto (26, FM, ITA) have met 7 times in classical OTB. Paolillo leads the classical series 2–0 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 2044 and 2189, the Elo model gives Di Benedetto a 56% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2044 vs 2189 (Δ -145)
With Gaia Paolillo as white
25% Gaia19% draw56% Desiree
With Desiree Di Benedetto as white
18% Gaia16% draw66% Desiree
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Gaia Paolillo | Desiree Di Benedetto | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2044 | 2189 |
| Peak rating | 2174 · Oct 2015 | 2321 · Sep 2018 |
| Peak age | 17 | 18 |
| World rank now | #20,533 | #9,640 |
| World rank peak | #12,146 | #4,205 |
| Federation rank now | #473 | #181 |
| Games (career, STD) | 514 | 776 |
| Months active | 175 | 174 |
| % white wins | 51% | 49% |
| % black wins | 41% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Gaia Paolillo
Desiree Di Benedetto
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Gaia Paolillo
Desiree Di Benedetto