Gary Ng vs Rafael Arruebarrena Rodriguez
Gary Ng (40, FM, CAN) and Rafael Arruebarrena Rodriguez (49, CM, VEN) have met 9 times in classical OTB. Ng leads the classical series 6–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2187 and 2024, the Elo model gives Ng a 68% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2187 vs 2024 (Δ +163)
With Gary Ng as white
68% Gary16% draw16% Rafael
With Rafael Arruebarrena Rodriguez as white
58% Gary18% draw23% Rafael
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Gary Ng | Rafael Arruebarrena Rodriguez | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2187 | 2024 |
| Peak rating | 2312 · Nov 2017 | 2296 · Mar 2018 |
| Peak age | 31 | 41 |
| World rank now | #8,858 | #23,976 |
| World rank peak | #4,615 | #5,171 |
| Federation rank now | #62 | #97 |
| Games (career, STD) | 374 | 467 |
| Months active | 210 | 205 |
| % white wins | 51% | 53% |
| % black wins | 47% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2013 | 1718 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 9 | 60 |
Best Win
Gary Ng
Rafael Arruebarrena Rodriguez
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Gary Ng
Rafael Arruebarrena Rodriguez