Hugo de Melo Lux vs Gerard Ballatore
Hugo de Melo Lux (24, FM, BRA) and Gerard Ballatore (74, FRA) have met 8 times in classical OTB. Lux leads the classical series 3–2 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2335 and 1949, the Elo model gives Lux a 87% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2335 vs 1949 (Δ +386)
With Hugo de Melo Lux as white
87% Hugo9% draw4% Gerard
With Gerard Ballatore as white
83% Hugo11% draw6% Gerard
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Hugo de Melo Lux | Gerard Ballatore | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2335-4 | 1949 |
| Peak rating | 2401 · Aug 2019 | 2001 · May 2012 |
| Peak age | 17 | 60 |
| World rank now | #3,068 | #36,534 |
| World rank peak | #2,153 | #32,911 |
| Federation rank now | #23 | #2,054 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,070 | 392 |
| Months active | 170 | 166 |
| % white wins | 52% | 52% |
| % black wins | 47% | 40% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2326 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 106 | 0 |
Best Win
Hugo de Melo Lux
Gerard Ballatore
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).
Hugo de Melo Lux
Gerard Ballatore