Giovanni Vescovi vs Rafael Leitao
Giovanni Vescovi (48, GM, BRA) and Rafael Leitao (47, GM, BRA) have met 10 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 1–1 with 8 draws — a 80% draw rate. Their last meeting at 78º Campeonato Brasileiro Absoluto de Xadrez - Final drew. With current classical ratings of 2549 and 2588, the Elo model gives Leitao a 36% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2549 vs 2588 (Δ -39)
With Giovanni Vescovi as white
35% Giovanni30% draw36% Rafael
With Rafael Leitao as white
27% Giovanni25% draw48% Rafael
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Giovanni Vescovi | Rafael Leitao | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2549 | 2588 |
| Peak rating | 2660 · Jan 2010 | 2652 · Jun 2014 |
| Peak age | 32 | 35 |
| World rank now | #317 | #195 |
| World rank peak | #48 | #101 |
| Federation rank now | #4 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 305 | 626 |
| Months active | 217 | 219 |
| % white wins | 59% | 60% |
| % black wins | 42% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2472 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 50 |
Best Win
Giovanni Vescovi
Rafael Leitao
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Giovanni Vescovi
Rafael Leitao