Gerardo Blanco Hechavarria vs Reinaldo Aroche Montoya
Gerardo Blanco Hechavarria (73, CUB) and Reinaldo Aroche Montoya (68, CUB) have met 19 times in classical OTB. Aroche Montoya leads with 11 wins to 6, with 2 draws — a 11% draw rate. Their last meeting at Copa Moncada 2023 OPEN drew. With current classical ratings of 1842 and 1938, the Elo model gives Aroche Montoya a 49% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1842 vs 1938 (Δ -96)
With Gerardo Blanco Hechavarria as white
31% Gerardo20% draw49% Reinaldo
With Reinaldo Aroche Montoya as white
24% Gerardo16% draw60% Reinaldo
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Gerardo Blanco Hechavarria | Reinaldo Aroche Montoya | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1842 | 1938 |
| Peak rating | 2009 · Nov 2013 | 1950 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 60 | 66 |
| World rank now | #60,669 | #38,572 |
| World rank peak | #31,280 | #33,630 |
| Federation rank now | #506 | #324 |
| Games (career, STD) | 353 | 183 |
| Months active | 152 | 67 |
| % white wins | 26% | 39% |
| % black wins | 26% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Gerardo Blanco Hechavarria
Reinaldo Aroche Montoya
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (19)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Gerardo Blanco Hechavarria
Reinaldo Aroche Montoya