Hugo Lopez Silva vs Walter Cuevas Araya
Hugo Lopez Silva (42, IM, CHI) and Walter Cuevas Araya (45, FM, CHI) have met 13 times in classical OTB. Lopez Silva leads with 7 wins to 2, with 4 draws — a 31% draw rate. Their last meeting at Campeonato Nacional Absoluto de Ajedrez Blitz 2024 saw Lopez Silva prevail. With current classical ratings of 2369 and 2059, the Elo model gives Lopez Silva a 82% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2369 vs 2059 (Δ +310)
With Hugo Lopez Silva as white
82% Hugo11% draw6% Walter
With Walter Cuevas Araya as white
76% Hugo13% draw10% Walter
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Hugo Lopez Silva | Walter Cuevas Araya | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2369 | 2059+1 |
| Peak rating | 2433 · May 2010 | 2317 · Jul 2009 |
| Peak age | 26 | 28 |
| World rank now | #2,260 | #19,667 |
| World rank peak | #1,478 | #4,419 |
| Federation rank now | #9 | #83 |
| Games (career, STD) | 733 | 953 |
| Months active | 213 | 212 |
| % white wins | 66% | 56% |
| % black wins | 58% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2279 | 2008 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 35 | 120 |
Best Win
Hugo Lopez Silva
Walter Cuevas Araya
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (26)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Hugo Lopez Silva
Walter Cuevas Araya