Orlen Ruiz Sanchez vs Ermes Espinosa Veloz
Orlen Ruiz Sanchez (42, IM, CUB) and Ermes Espinosa Veloz (39, GM, CUB) have met 24 times in classical OTB. Espinosa Veloz leads with 9 wins to 1, with 14 draws — a 58% draw rate. Their last meeting at Guillermo Garcia 28th Premier 1 drew. With current classical ratings of 2383 and 2473, the Elo model gives Espinosa Veloz a 45% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2383 vs 2473 (Δ -90)
With Orlen Ruiz Sanchez as white
29% Orlen26% draw45% Ermes
With Ermes Espinosa Veloz as white
22% Orlen21% draw57% Ermes
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Orlen Ruiz Sanchez | Ermes Espinosa Veloz | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2383 | 2473-6 |
| Peak rating | 2465 · Jul 2014 | 2544 · Apr 2018 |
| Peak age | 30 | 31 |
| World rank now | #2,281 | #802 |
| World rank peak | #1,095 | #470 |
| Federation rank now | #24 | #8 |
| Games (career, STD) | 781 | 1,161 |
| Months active | 212 | 213 |
| % white wins | 51% | 46% |
| % black wins | 36% | 41% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2415 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 111 |
Best Win
Orlen Ruiz Sanchez
Ermes Espinosa Veloz
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (28)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Orlen Ruiz Sanchez
Ermes Espinosa Veloz