Joao Sequeira Costa vs Rui Pedro Gomes
Joao Sequeira Costa (32, POR) and Rui Pedro Gomes (32, POR) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Gomes leads the classical series 3–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 1816 and 1864, the Elo model gives Gomes a 41% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1816 vs 1864 (Δ -48)
With Joao Sequeira Costa as white
37% Joao22% draw41% Rui
With Rui Pedro Gomes as white
29% Joao18% draw53% Rui
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Joao Sequeira Costa | Rui Pedro Gomes | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1816 | 1864 |
| Peak rating | 1816 · Mar 2024 | 1864 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 30 | 30 |
| World rank now | #67,942 | #54,527 |
| World rank peak | #51,442 | #50,514 |
| Federation rank now | #371 | #282 |
| Games (career, STD) | 292 | 371 |
| Months active | 188 | 189 |
| % white wins | 56% | 59% |
| % black wins | 50% | 54% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 7 | 0 |
Best Win
Joao Sequeira Costa
Rui Pedro Gomes
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Joao Sequeira Costa
Rui Pedro Gomes