Paolo Vezzosi vs Walter Cazzaniga
Paolo Vezzosi (66, IM, ITA) and Walter Cazzaniga (67, ITA) have met 14 times in classical OTB. Vezzosi leads with 11 wins to 1, with 2 draws — a 14% draw rate. Their last meeting at FE 46 Citta' di Arco - A drew. With current classical ratings of 2137 and 1941, the Elo model gives Vezzosi a 72% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2137 vs 1941 (Δ +196)
With Paolo Vezzosi as white
72% Paolo14% draw14% Walter
With Walter Cazzaniga as white
63% Paolo17% draw20% Walter
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Paolo Vezzosi | Walter Cazzaniga | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2137+9 | 1941+1 |
| Peak rating | 2423 · Apr 2001 | 2195 · Jul 2007 |
| Peak age | 41 | 48 |
| World rank now | #12,233 | #38,572 |
| World rank peak | #1,454 | #11,464 |
| Federation rank now | #258 | #1,037 |
| Games (career, STD) | 2,004 | 701 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 55% | 45% |
| % black wins | 49% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2111 | 1946 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 102 | 49 |
Best Win
Paolo Vezzosi
Walter Cazzaniga
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (14)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Paolo Vezzosi
Walter Cazzaniga