German Spata vs Juan Manuel Gaitan
German Spata (39, FM, ARG) and Juan Manuel Gaitan (33, FM, ARG) have met 8 times in classical OTB. Spata leads the classical series 2–1 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 2352 and 2280, the Elo model gives Spata a 54% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2352 vs 2280 (Δ +72)
With German Spata as white
54% German21% draw24% Juan
With Juan Manuel Gaitan as white
43% German26% draw32% Juan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| German Spata | Juan Manuel Gaitan | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2352 | 2280 |
| Peak rating | 2424 · May 2024 | 2362 · May 2020 |
| Peak age | 37 | 27 |
| World rank now | #2,666 | #4,711 |
| World rank peak | #1,392 | #2,693 |
| Federation rank now | #37 | #69 |
| Games (career, STD) | 810 | 688 |
| Months active | 196 | 180 |
| % white wins | 53% | 54% |
| % black wins | 47% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1559 | 1828 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 2 | 25 |
Best Win
German Spata
Juan Manuel Gaitan
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
German Spata
Juan Manuel Gaitan