Paula Oviedo Acosta vs Juan Sebastian Melian
Paula Oviedo Acosta (21, WFM, PAR) and Juan Sebastian Melian (20, IM, PAR) have met 18 times in classical OTB. Melian leads with 13 wins to 1, with 4 draws — a 22% draw rate. Their last meeting at Campeonato Nacional SUB 20 2025 ABSOLUTO saw Melian prevail. With current classical ratings of 1941 and 2370, the Elo model gives Melian a 86% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1941 vs 2370 (Δ -429)
With Paula Oviedo Acosta as white
5% Paula10% draw86% Juan
With Juan Sebastian Melian as white
2% Paula8% draw89% Juan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Paula Oviedo Acosta | Juan Sebastian Melian | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1941-1 | 2370-12 |
| Peak rating | 1948 · May 2023 | 2401 · Dec 2025 |
| Peak age | 18 | 19 |
| World rank now | #38,572 | #2,236 |
| World rank peak | #30,273 | #1,678 |
| Federation rank now | #43 | #5 |
| Games (career, STD) | 719 | 896 |
| Months active | 110 | 110 |
| % white wins | 53% | 64% |
| % black wins | 45% | 62% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1805 | 2276 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 66 | 197 |
Best Win
Paula Oviedo Acosta
Juan Sebastian Melian
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (25)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Paula Oviedo Acosta
Juan Sebastian Melian