Nicola Altini vs Francesco Messina
Nicola Altini (31, IM, ITA) and Francesco Messina (29, ITA) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 11 rapid/blitz games. Altini leads the classical series 3–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2360 and 2054, the Elo model gives Altini a 82% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2360 vs 2054 (Δ +306)
With Nicola Altini as white
82% Nicola11% draw7% Francesco
With Francesco Messina as white
76% Nicola14% draw11% Francesco
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nicola Altini | Francesco Messina | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2360 | 2054 |
| Peak rating | 2426 · Oct 2017 | 2056 · Oct 2022 |
| Peak age | 22 | 25 |
| World rank now | #2,466 | #19,476 |
| World rank peak | #1,672 | #18,177 |
| Federation rank now | #35 | #436 |
| Games (career, STD) | 924 | 286 |
| Months active | 192 | 177 |
| % white wins | 70% | 56% |
| % black wins | 63% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2373 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 176 | 24 |
Best Win
Nicola Altini
Francesco Messina
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (14)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nicola Altini
Francesco Messina