Jose Manuel Rodriguez Ruiz vs Rene Valdez Diaz
Jose Manuel Rodriguez Ruiz (41, CUB) and Rene Valdez Diaz (63, CUB) have met 7 times in classical OTB. Valdez Diaz leads the classical series 4–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 1898 and 1923, the Elo model gives Valdez Diaz a 37% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1898 vs 1923 (Δ -25)
With Jose Manuel Rodriguez Ruiz as white
40% Jose23% draw37% Rene
With Rene Valdez Diaz as white
31% Jose20% draw49% Rene
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Jose Manuel Rodriguez Ruiz | Rene Valdez Diaz | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1898 | 1923 |
| Peak rating | 2048 · May 2012 | 1923 · Jan 2025 |
| Peak age | 27 | 62 |
| World rank now | #48,694 | #42,544 |
| World rank peak | #26,581 | #39,203 |
| Federation rank now | #351 | #322 |
| Games (career, STD) | 373 | 164 |
| Months active | 167 | 80 |
| % white wins | 35% | 38% |
| % black wins | 33% | 39% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 37 | 0 |
Best Win
Jose Manuel Rodriguez Ruiz
Rene Valdez Diaz
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).
Jose Manuel Rodriguez Ruiz
Rene Valdez Diaz