Joao Simoes vs Jose Cambando
Joao Simoes (45, CM, ANG) and Jose Cambando (48, CM, ANG) have met 17 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 8–8 with 1 draws — a 6% draw rate. Their last meeting at Nacional Absoluto de Rapidas 2024 saw Simoes prevail. With current classical ratings of 2123 and 2017, the Elo model gives Simoes a 60% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2123 vs 2017 (Δ +106)
With Joao Simoes as white
60% Joao18% draw22% Jose
With Jose Cambando as white
50% Joao21% draw29% Jose
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Joao Simoes | Jose Cambando | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2123 | 2017 |
| Peak rating | 2275 · Sep 2012 | 2208 · Jul 2015 |
| Peak age | 31 | 37 |
| World rank now | #13,364 | #24,947 |
| World rank peak | #6,109 | #9,711 |
| Federation rank now | #9 | #26 |
| Games (career, STD) | 446 | 505 |
| Months active | 182 | 181 |
| % white wins | 48% | 56% |
| % black wins | 51% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2008 | 1848 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 40 | 24 |
Best Win
Joao Simoes
Jose Cambando
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (21)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Joao Simoes
Jose Cambando