Nelson Padura Padilla vs Alejandro Palao Valdes
Nelson Padura Padilla (63, CUB) and Alejandro Palao Valdes (37, CUB) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Palao Valdes leads the classical series 2–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 1989 and 2030, the Elo model gives Palao Valdes a 39% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1989 vs 2030 (Δ -41)
With Nelson Padura Padilla as white
37% Nelson24% draw39% Alejandro
With Alejandro Palao Valdes as white
29% Nelson20% draw51% Alejandro
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nelson Padura Padilla | Alejandro Palao Valdes | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1989 | 2030 |
| Peak rating | 2182 · Apr 2006 | 2096 · Apr 2022 |
| Peak age | 43 | 33 |
| World rank now | #29,259 | #20,983 |
| World rank peak | #14,950 | #14,369 |
| Federation rank now | #236 | #243 |
| Games (career, STD) | 333 | 435 |
| Months active | 195 | 183 |
| % white wins | 34% | 38% |
| % black wins | 29% | 35% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Nelson Padura Padilla
Alejandro Palao Valdes
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nelson Padura Padilla
Alejandro Palao Valdes