Mario Villanueva vs Federico Perez Ponsa
Mario Villanueva (42, IM, ARG) and Federico Perez Ponsa (33, GM, ARG) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Perez Ponsa leads with 2 wins to 0, with 8 draws — a 80% draw rate. Their last meeting at Campeonato Argentino Superior drew. With current classical ratings of 2463 and 2542, the Elo model gives Perez Ponsa a 43% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2463 vs 2542 (Δ -79)
With Mario Villanueva as white
30% Mario27% draw43% Federico
With Federico Perez Ponsa as white
23% Mario23% draw55% Federico
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mario Villanueva | Federico Perez Ponsa | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2463+1 | 2542 |
| Peak rating | 2496 · Oct 2018 | 2594 · Oct 2017 |
| Peak age | 34 | 24 |
| World rank now | #888 | #355 |
| World rank peak | #809 | #243 |
| Federation rank now | #12 | #6 |
| Games (career, STD) | 830 | 1,100 |
| Months active | 197 | 189 |
| % white wins | 55% | 58% |
| % black wins | 42% | 54% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2431 | 2513 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 97 | 76 |
Best Win
Mario Villanueva
Federico Perez Ponsa
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).
Mario Villanueva
Federico Perez Ponsa