Joao Simoes vs David Silva
Joao Simoes (45, CM, ANG) and David Silva (28, IM, ANG) have met 14 times in classical OTB. Silva leads with 6 wins to 3, with 5 draws — a 36% draw rate. Their last meeting at Taca do Mineiro Open 2026 saw Simoes prevail. With current classical ratings of 2123 and 2306, the Elo model gives Silva a 61% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2123 vs 2306 (Δ -183)
With Joao Simoes as white
21% Joao19% draw61% David
With David Silva as white
14% Joao16% draw70% David
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Joao Simoes | David Silva | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2123 | 2306 |
| Peak rating | 2275 · Sep 2012 | 2392 · Jan 2024 |
| Peak age | 31 | 26 |
| World rank now | #13,364 | #3,898 |
| World rank peak | #6,109 | #1,964 |
| Federation rank now | #9 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 446 | 779 |
| Months active | 182 | 152 |
| % white wins | 48% | 64% |
| % black wins | 51% | 58% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2008 | 2220 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 40 | 27 |
Best Win
Joao Simoes
David Silva
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (16)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Joao Simoes
David Silva