Giuseppe Ottavio Messina vs Luigi Caglio
Giuseppe Ottavio Messina (55, ITA) and Luigi Caglio (34, ITA) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Messina leads the classical series 3–2 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 1902 and 2151, the Elo model gives Caglio a 70% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1902 vs 2151 (Δ -249)
With Giuseppe Ottavio Messina as white
15% Giuseppe14% draw70% Luigi
With Luigi Caglio as white
10% Giuseppe12% draw78% Luigi
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Giuseppe Ottavio Messina | Luigi Caglio | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1902 | 2151 |
| Peak rating | 2116 · Jan 2011 | 2172 · Jul 2025 |
| Peak age | 40 | 33 |
| World rank now | #47,651 | #11,178 |
| World rank peak | #18,887 | #9,491 |
| Federation rank now | #1,329 | #217 |
| Games (career, STD) | 553 | 279 |
| Months active | 203 | 194 |
| % white wins | 59% | 55% |
| % black wins | 57% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1854 | 2109 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 56 | 14 |
Best Win
Giuseppe Ottavio Messina
Luigi Caglio
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).
Giuseppe Ottavio Messina
Luigi Caglio