Maurizio Brancaleoni vs Riccardo Rago
Maurizio Brancaleoni (52, FM, ITA) and Riccardo Rago (61, ITA) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Brancaleoni leads the classical series 3–0 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2185 and 2032, the Elo model gives Brancaleoni a 67% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2185 vs 2032 (Δ +153)
With Maurizio Brancaleoni as white
67% Maurizio16% draw17% Riccardo
With Riccardo Rago as white
57% Maurizio19% draw24% Riccardo
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Maurizio Brancaleoni | Riccardo Rago | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2185 | 2032-11 |
| Peak rating | 2319 · Jan 2004 | 2220 · Jul 2001 |
| Peak age | 30 | 36 |
| World rank now | #9,083 | #22,929 |
| World rank peak | #4,685 | #11,298 |
| Federation rank now | #177 | #573 |
| Games (career, STD) | 604 | 510 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 49% | 41% |
| % black wins | 38% | 39% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2134 | 1980 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 30 | 40 |
Best Win
Maurizio Brancaleoni
Riccardo Rago
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Maurizio Brancaleoni
Riccardo Rago