Michele Godena vs Axel Rombaldoni
Michele Godena (59, GM, ITA) and Axel Rombaldoni (34, GM, ITA) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Godena leads with 5 wins to 3, with 2 draws — a 20% draw rate. Their last meeting at Campionato Italiano Assoluto 2015 saw Rombaldoni prevail. With current classical ratings of 2444 and 2531, the Elo model gives Rombaldoni a 44% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2444 vs 2531 (Δ -87)
With Michele Godena as white
29% Michele26% draw44% Axel
With Axel Rombaldoni as white
22% Michele22% draw56% Axel
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Michele Godena | Axel Rombaldoni | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2444 | 2531 |
| Peak rating | 2561 · Mar 2010 | 2567 · Jul 2016 |
| Peak age | 43 | 24 |
| World rank now | #1,090 | #492 |
| World rank peak | #289 | #357 |
| Federation rank now | #13 | #4 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,406 | 1,035 |
| Months active | 217 | 204 |
| % white wins | 46% | 55% |
| % black wins | 35% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2456 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 59 | 0 |
Best Win
Michele Godena
Axel Rombaldoni
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (11)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Michele Godena
Axel Rombaldoni