Rafael Montero Melendez vs Francisco Javier Cruz Ravina
Rafael Montero Melendez (44, FM, ESP) and Francisco Javier Cruz Ravina (46, FM, ESP) have met 9 times in classical OTB. Cruz Ravina leads the classical series 4–1 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2310 and 2406, the Elo model gives Cruz Ravina a 46% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2310 vs 2406 (Δ -96)
With Rafael Montero Melendez as white
29% Rafael24% draw46% Francisco
With Francisco Javier Cruz Ravina as white
22% Rafael21% draw58% Francisco
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Rafael Montero Melendez | Francisco Javier Cruz Ravina | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2310 | 2406 |
| Peak rating | 2384 · Jan 2018 | 2411 · Jan 2020 |
| Peak age | 36 | 40 |
| World rank now | #3,778 | #1,567 |
| World rank peak | #2,604 | #1,561 |
| Federation rank now | #202 | #62 |
| Games (career, STD) | 500 | 582 |
| Months active | 218 | 218 |
| % white wins | 58% | 55% |
| % black wins | 50% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2253 | 2368 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 5 | 2 |
Best Win
Rafael Montero Melendez
Francisco Javier Cruz Ravina
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Rafael Montero Melendez
Francisco Javier Cruz Ravina