Iko Katumwa vs Fausto Battistelli
Iko Katumwa (16, BEL) and Fausto Battistelli (16, BEL) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 8 rapid/blitz games. Battistelli leads the classical series 3–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2023 and 2185, the Elo model gives Battistelli a 58% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2023 vs 2185 (Δ -162)
With Iko Katumwa as white
23% Iko19% draw58% Fausto
With Fausto Battistelli as white
17% Iko16% draw68% Fausto
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Iko Katumwa | Fausto Battistelli | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2023 | 2185 |
| Peak rating | 2082 · Jan 2026 | 2186 · Jun 2025 |
| Peak age | 16 | 15 |
| World rank now | #24,131 | #8,982 |
| World rank peak | #17,098 | #8,696 |
| Federation rank now | #302 | #103 |
| Games (career, STD) | 346 | 360 |
| Months active | 86 | 67 |
| % white wins | 52% | 58% |
| % black wins | 46% | 54% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1970 | 2096 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 144 | 132 |
Best Win
Iko Katumwa
Fausto Battistelli
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (14)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Iko Katumwa
Fausto Battistelli