Luigi Ardu vs Francesco Sonis
Luigi Ardu (42, ITA) and Francesco Sonis (24, GM, ITA) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 21 rapid/blitz games. Sonis leads the classical series 2–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1777 and 2556, the Elo model gives Sonis a 96% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1777 vs 2556 (Δ -779)
With Luigi Ardu as white
0% Luigi4% draw96% Francesco
With Francesco Sonis as white
0% Luigi3% draw97% Francesco
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Luigi Ardu | Francesco Sonis | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1777-9 | 2556-2 |
| Peak rating | 1829 · May 2025 | 2577 · Dec 2023 |
| Peak age | 41 | 21 |
| World rank now | #83,516 | #282 |
| World rank peak | #56,856 | #229 |
| Federation rank now | #2,686 | #3 |
| Games (career, STD) | 639 | 1,610 |
| Months active | 155 | 168 |
| % white wins | 58% | 68% |
| % black wins | 50% | 62% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1762 | 2420 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 181 | 145 |
Best Win
Luigi Ardu
Francesco Sonis
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (23)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Luigi Ardu
Francesco Sonis