Rafael Clark Bell vs Rene Valdez Diaz
Rafael Clark Bell (44, CUB) and Rene Valdez Diaz (63, CUB) have met 7 times in classical OTB. Clark Bell leads the classical series 4–2 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1811 and 1923, the Elo model gives Valdez Diaz a 52% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1811 vs 1923 (Δ -112)
With Rafael Clark Bell as white
30% Rafael19% draw52% Rene
With Rene Valdez Diaz as white
22% Rafael16% draw62% Rene
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Rafael Clark Bell | Rene Valdez Diaz | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1811 | 1923 |
| Peak rating | 2054 · Sep 2019 | 1923 · Jan 2025 |
| Peak age | 37 | 62 |
| World rank now | #72,846 | #42,544 |
| World rank peak | #22,376 | #39,203 |
| Federation rank now | #441 | #322 |
| Games (career, STD) | 230 | 164 |
| Months active | 82 | 80 |
| % white wins | 41% | 38% |
| % black wins | 41% | 39% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 29 | 0 |
Best Win
Rafael Clark Bell
Rene Valdez Diaz
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).
Rafael Clark Bell
Rene Valdez Diaz