Joao Filipe Cruz vs Joao Miguel Veloso
Joao Filipe Cruz (33, POR) and Joao Miguel Veloso (33, POR) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Cruz leads the classical series 2–1 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 1763 and 1647, the Elo model gives Cruz a 63% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1763 vs 1647 (Δ +116)
With Joao Filipe Cruz as white
63% Joao14% draw22% Joao
With Joao Miguel Veloso as white
53% Joao17% draw30% Joao
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Joao Filipe Cruz | Joao Miguel Veloso | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1763 | 1647 |
| Peak rating | 1763 · Mar 2024 | 1647 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 31 | 31 |
| World rank now | #90,312 | #108,427 |
| World rank peak | #53,565 | #59,388 |
| Federation rank now | #455 | #649 |
| Games (career, STD) | 159 | 185 |
| Months active | 186 | 182 |
| % white wins | 43% | 42% |
| % black wins | 47% | 30% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Joao Filipe Cruz
Joao Miguel Veloso
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Joao Filipe Cruz
Joao Miguel Veloso