Jorge Picado vs William Alfaro
Jorge Picado (46, NCA) and William Alfaro (44, FM, NCA) have met 23 times in classical OTB. Picado leads with 6 wins to 4, with 13 draws — a 57% draw rate. Their last meeting at Semifinal del Campeonato Nacional 2026 drew. With current classical ratings of 2071 and 2129, the Elo model gives Alfaro a 41% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2071 vs 2129 (Δ -58)
With Jorge Picado as white
35% Jorge24% draw41% William
With William Alfaro as white
27% Jorge20% draw53% William
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Jorge Picado | William Alfaro | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2071 | 2129 |
| Peak rating | 2262 · Aug 2020 | 2231 · May 2011 |
| Peak age | 40 | 29 |
| World rank now | #18,282 | #12,856 |
| World rank peak | #5,592 | #8,350 |
| Federation rank now | #15 | #7 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,010 | 951 |
| Months active | 219 | 207 |
| % white wins | 57% | 50% |
| % black wins | 54% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2055 | 2091 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 90 | 82 |
Best Win
Jorge Picado
William Alfaro
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (30)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Jorge Picado
William Alfaro