Nicholas Paltrinieri vs Niccolo` Casadio
Nicholas Paltrinieri (31, FM, ITA) and Niccolo` Casadio (20, FM, ITA) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Casadio leads the classical series 2–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2415 and 2294, the Elo model gives Paltrinieri a 61% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2415 vs 2294 (Δ +121)
With Nicholas Paltrinieri as white
61% Nicholas19% draw19% Niccolo`
With Niccolo` Casadio as white
51% Nicholas23% draw26% Niccolo`
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nicholas Paltrinieri | Niccolo` Casadio | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2415+1 | 2294-10 |
| Peak rating | 2415 · May 2026 | 2315 · Jun 2024 |
| Peak age | 31 | 18 |
| World rank now | #1,430 | #4,295 |
| World rank peak | #1,430 | #3,613 |
| Federation rank now | #24 | #64 |
| Games (career, STD) | 799 | 816 |
| Months active | 194 | 132 |
| % white wins | 52% | 54% |
| % black wins | 51% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2386 | 2260 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 61 | 120 |
Best Win
Nicholas Paltrinieri
Niccolo` Casadio
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).
Nicholas Paltrinieri
Niccolo` Casadio