Joao Simoes vs Vanderson Dias
Joao Simoes (45, CM, ANG) and Vanderson Dias (33, ANG) have met 16 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 5–5 with 6 draws — a 38% draw rate. Their last meeting at Torneio de Xadrez Sonangol 50 Anos-Open 1-7 saw Simoes prevail. With current classical ratings of 2123 and 2050, the Elo model gives Simoes a 55% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2123 vs 2050 (Δ +73)
With Joao Simoes as white
55% Joao19% draw25% Vanderson
With Vanderson Dias as white
44% Joao23% draw33% Vanderson
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Joao Simoes | Vanderson Dias | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2123 | 2050 |
| Peak rating | 2275 · Sep 2012 | 2139 · Jun 2022 |
| Peak age | 31 | 29 |
| World rank now | #13,364 | #20,751 |
| World rank peak | #6,109 | #11,807 |
| Federation rank now | #9 | #18 |
| Games (career, STD) | 446 | 455 |
| Months active | 182 | 172 |
| % white wins | 48% | 50% |
| % black wins | 51% | 39% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2008 | 1892 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 40 | 25 |
Best Win
Joao Simoes
Vanderson Dias
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (19)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Joao Simoes
Vanderson Dias