Rafael Leitao vs Jose Cubas
Rafael Leitao (47, GM, BRA) and Jose Cubas (45, GM, PAR) have met 14 times in classical OTB. Leitao leads with 7 wins to 0, with 7 draws — a 50% draw rate. Their last meeting at Manaus Super BLZ 2023 saw Cubas prevail. With current classical ratings of 2588 and 2416, the Elo model gives Leitao a 68% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2588 vs 2416 (Δ +172)
With Rafael Leitao as white
68% Rafael18% draw14% Jose
With Jose Cubas as white
58% Rafael21% draw21% Jose
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Rafael Leitao | Jose Cubas | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2588 | 2416 |
| Peak rating | 2652 · Jun 2014 | 2550 · Mar 2013 |
| Peak age | 35 | 32 |
| World rank now | #195 | #1,412 |
| World rank peak | #101 | #416 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #4 |
| Games (career, STD) | 626 | 1,358 |
| Months active | 219 | 217 |
| % white wins | 60% | 65% |
| % black wins | 46% | 56% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2472 | 2362 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 50 | 142 |
Best Win
Rafael Leitao
Jose Cubas
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (15)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Rafael Leitao
Jose Cubas