Paulo Santanna vs Marcello de Albuquerque Urquiza
Paulo Santanna (56, BRA) and Marcello de Albuquerque Urquiza (65, BRA) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Santanna leads the classical series 3–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2104 and 2060, the Elo model gives Santanna a 51% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2104 vs 2060 (Δ +44)
With Paulo Santanna as white
51% Paulo21% draw28% Marcello
With Marcello de Albuquerque Urquiza as white
39% Paulo25% draw36% Marcello
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Paulo Santanna | Marcello de Albuquerque Urquiza | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2104 | 2060 |
| Peak rating | 2104 · May 2026 | 2131 · Nov 2021 |
| Peak age | 56 | 60 |
| World rank now | #15,046 | #19,555 |
| World rank peak | #15,045 | #13,484 |
| Federation rank now | #148 | #210 |
| Games (career, STD) | 385 | 512 |
| Months active | 194 | 99 |
| % white wins | 44% | 60% |
| % black wins | 39% | 58% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2002 | 1996 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 68 | 208 |
Best Win
Paulo Santanna
Marcello de Albuquerque Urquiza
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Paulo Santanna
Marcello de Albuquerque Urquiza