Nicolo Napoli vs Virgilio Vuelban
Nicolo Napoli (41, FM, ITA) and Virgilio Vuelban (54, IM, PHI) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Vuelban leads with 6 wins to 2, with 2 draws — a 20% draw rate. Their last meeting at OP MEMORIAL ANTONIO MANCINI saw Napoli prevail. With current classical ratings of 2269 and 2196, the Elo model gives Napoli a 55% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2269 vs 2196 (Δ +73)
With Nicolo Napoli as white
55% Nicolo21% draw25% Virgilio
With Virgilio Vuelban as white
43% Nicolo25% draw32% Virgilio
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nicolo Napoli | Virgilio Vuelban | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2269 | 2196+9 |
| Peak rating | 2389 · Nov 2009 | 2422 · Apr 2009 |
| Peak age | 24 | 37 |
| World rank now | #5,110 | #8,388 |
| World rank peak | #2,079 | #1,683 |
| Federation rank now | #84 | #40 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,058 | 2,759 |
| Months active | 210 | 194 |
| % white wins | 60% | 61% |
| % black wins | 60% | 56% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2136 | 2155 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 72 | 225 |
Best Win
Nicolo Napoli
Virgilio Vuelban
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (13)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nicolo Napoli
Virgilio Vuelban