Paulo Santanna vs Darcy Lima
Paulo Santanna (56, BRA) and Darcy Lima (64, GM, BRA) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Lima leads the classical series 4–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2104 and 2356, the Elo model gives Lima a 70% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2104 vs 2356 (Δ -252)
With Paulo Santanna as white
14% Paulo16% draw70% Darcy
With Darcy Lima as white
10% Paulo13% draw77% Darcy
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Paulo Santanna | Darcy Lima | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2104 | 2356 |
| Peak rating | 2104 · May 2026 | 2550 · Apr 2001 |
| Peak age | 56 | 39 |
| World rank now | #15,046 | #2,563 |
| World rank peak | #15,045 | #245 |
| Federation rank now | #148 | #16 |
| Games (career, STD) | 385 | 1,106 |
| Months active | 194 | 218 |
| % white wins | 44% | 67% |
| % black wins | 39% | 58% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2002 | 2325 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 68 | 131 |
Best Win
Paulo Santanna
Darcy Lima
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Paulo Santanna
Darcy Lima