Nicolas Kulik vs Franco Manteiga
Nicolas Kulik (19, URU) and Franco Manteiga (22, CM, URU) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 10 rapid/blitz games. Kulik leads the classical series 2–1 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2126 and 2027, the Elo model gives Kulik a 59% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2126 vs 2027 (Δ +99)
With Nicolas Kulik as white
59% Nicolas18% draw23% Franco
With Franco Manteiga as white
48% Nicolas21% draw30% Franco
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nicolas Kulik | Franco Manteiga | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2126 | 2027 |
| Peak rating | 2188 · Dec 2025 | 2039 · Apr 2026 |
| Peak age | 18 | 22 |
| World rank now | #13,118 | #23,566 |
| World rank peak | #8,786 | #21,347 |
| Federation rank now | #17 | #38 |
| Games (career, STD) | 628 | 443 |
| Months active | 105 | 105 |
| % white wins | 60% | 55% |
| % black wins | 53% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2072 | 1902 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 298 | 167 |
Best Win
Nicolas Kulik
Franco Manteiga
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (16)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nicolas Kulik
Franco Manteiga