Rafael Verdecia Diaz vs Alberto Arael Lopez Paneque
Rafael Verdecia Diaz (29, CUB) and Alberto Arael Lopez Paneque (59, CUB) have met 8 times in classical OTB. Verdecia Diaz leads the classical series 2–0 (6 draws). With current classical ratings of 1911 and 2000, the Elo model gives Lopez Paneque a 47% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1911 vs 2000 (Δ -89)
With Rafael Verdecia Diaz as white
32% Rafael21% draw47% Alberto
With Alberto Arael Lopez Paneque as white
24% Rafael17% draw58% Alberto
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Rafael Verdecia Diaz | Alberto Arael Lopez Paneque | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1911 | 2000 |
| Peak rating | 2133 · Nov 2013 | 2002 · Dec 2017 |
| Peak age | 16 | 50 |
| World rank now | #42,799 | #27,272 |
| World rank peak | #16,092 | #25,833 |
| Federation rank now | #434 | #237 |
| Games (career, STD) | 136 | 316 |
| Months active | 152 | 103 |
| % white wins | 23% | 34% |
| % black wins | 28% | 34% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 29 |
Best Win
Rafael Verdecia Diaz
Alberto Arael Lopez Paneque
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Rafael Verdecia Diaz
Alberto Arael Lopez Paneque