Melian Cabrera vs Benjamin Vara
Melian Cabrera (14, ARG) and Benjamin Vara (20, ARG) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Vara leads the classical series 2–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 1781 and 2006, the Elo model gives Vara a 68% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1781 vs 2006 (Δ -225)
With Melian Cabrera as white
18% Melian14% draw68% Benjamin
With Benjamin Vara as white
12% Melian12% draw76% Benjamin
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Melian Cabrera | Benjamin Vara | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1781+1 | 2006 |
| Peak rating | 1895 · Aug 2025 | 2006 · Dec 2024 |
| Peak age | 13 | 18 |
| World rank now | #82,270 | #26,847 |
| World rank peak | #48,237 | #24,774 |
| Federation rank now | #1,022 | #328 |
| Games (career, STD) | 265 | 143 |
| Months active | 77 | 53 |
| % white wins | 49% | 58% |
| % black wins | 33% | 57% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1651 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 66 | 14 |
Best Win
Melian Cabrera
Benjamin Vara
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Melian Cabrera
Benjamin Vara