Nicolas Martin Cabeza vs Lionel Sierra Vallina
Nicolas Martin Cabeza (17, ESP) and Lionel Sierra Vallina (17, FM, ESP) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 13 rapid/blitz games. Sierra Vallina leads the classical series 2–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2234 and 2412, the Elo model gives Sierra Vallina a 60% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2234 vs 2412 (Δ -178)
With Nicolas Martin Cabeza as white
21% Nicolas20% draw60% Lionel
With Lionel Sierra Vallina as white
14% Nicolas16% draw69% Lionel
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nicolas Martin Cabeza | Lionel Sierra Vallina | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2234+45 | 2412-4 |
| Peak rating | 2234 · May 2026 | 2416 · Apr 2026 |
| Peak age | 17 | 17 |
| World rank now | #6,502 | #1,468 |
| World rank peak | #6,502 | #1,422 |
| Federation rank now | #393 | #58 |
| Games (career, STD) | 471 | 444 |
| Months active | 82 | 92 |
| % white wins | 56% | 64% |
| % black wins | 53% | 58% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2121 | 2391 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 165 | 156 |
Best Win
Nicolas Martin Cabeza
Lionel Sierra Vallina
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (18)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nicolas Martin Cabeza
Lionel Sierra Vallina