Paolo Vezzosi vs Massimiliano Botta
Paolo Vezzosi (66, IM, ITA) and Massimiliano Botta (25, FM, ITA) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Vezzosi leads the classical series 5–2 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2137 and 2240, the Elo model gives Botta a 48% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2137 vs 2240 (Δ -103)
With Paolo Vezzosi as white
29% Paolo22% draw48% Massimiliano
With Massimiliano Botta as white
22% Paolo19% draw60% Massimiliano
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Paolo Vezzosi | Massimiliano Botta | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2137+9 | 2240-22 |
| Peak rating | 2423 · Apr 2001 | 2278 · Dec 2025 |
| Peak age | 41 | 24 |
| World rank now | #12,233 | #6,254 |
| World rank peak | #1,454 | #4,759 |
| Federation rank now | #258 | #108 |
| Games (career, STD) | 2,004 | 718 |
| Months active | 217 | 162 |
| % white wins | 55% | 51% |
| % black wins | 49% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2115 | 2243 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 100 | 106 |
Best Win
Paolo Vezzosi
Massimiliano Botta
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (11)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Paolo Vezzosi
Massimiliano Botta