Nelson Villanueva vs Hafizulhelmi Mas
Nelson Villanueva (46, FM, PHI) and Hafizulhelmi Mas (45, IM, MAS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 7 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 23 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2066 and 2286, the Elo model gives Mas a 66% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2066 vs 2286 (Δ -220)
With Nelson Villanueva as white
17% Nelson17% draw66% Hafizulhelmi
With Hafizulhelmi Mas as white
12% Nelson14% draw74% Hafizulhelmi
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nelson Villanueva | Hafizulhelmi Mas | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2066 | 2286 |
| Peak rating | 2278 · Aug 2012 | 2456 · Jan 2001 |
| Peak age | 32 | 20 |
| World rank now | #18,876 | #4,521 |
| World rank peak | #5,833 | #924 |
| Federation rank now | #90 | #8 |
| Games (career, STD) | 528 | 569 |
| Months active | 189 | 218 |
| % white wins | 68% | 57% |
| % black wins | 64% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1949 | 2227 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 325 | 75 |
Best Win
Nelson Villanueva
Hafizulhelmi Mas
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).
Nelson Villanueva
Hafizulhelmi Mas