Michel Bifulco vs Luca Varriale
Michel Bifulco (33, FM, ITA) and Luca Varriale (27, ITA) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Bifulco leads the classical series 1–0 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2274 and 2192, the Elo model gives Bifulco a 56% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2274 vs 2192 (Δ +82)
With Michel Bifulco as white
56% Michel20% draw24% Luca
With Luca Varriale as white
45% Michel24% draw31% Luca
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Michel Bifulco | Luca Varriale | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2274 | 2192 |
| Peak rating | 2344 · Oct 2017 | 2251 · Jun 2018 |
| Peak age | 24 | 19 |
| World rank now | #4,931 | #8,599 |
| World rank peak | #3,136 | #7,073 |
| Federation rank now | #77 | #168 |
| Games (career, STD) | 819 | 538 |
| Months active | 194 | 170 |
| % white wins | 47% | 54% |
| % black wins | 36% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2191 | 2193 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 10 | 120 |
Best Win
Michel Bifulco
Luca Varriale
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).
Michel Bifulco
Luca Varriale