Rodolfo Cantero vs Juan Sebastian Melian
Rodolfo Cantero (27, CM, PAR) and Juan Sebastian Melian (20, IM, PAR) have met 23 times in classical OTB. Melian leads with 10 wins to 5, with 8 draws — a 35% draw rate. Their last meeting at Irt Blitz Sajonia 2026 I saw Melian prevail. With current classical ratings of 2260 and 2370, the Elo model gives Melian a 49% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2260 vs 2370 (Δ -110)
With Rodolfo Cantero as white
28% Rodolfo23% draw49% Juan
With Juan Sebastian Melian as white
21% Rodolfo19% draw60% Juan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Rodolfo Cantero | Juan Sebastian Melian | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2260+35 | 2370-12 |
| Peak rating | 2260 · May 2026 | 2401 · Dec 2025 |
| Peak age | 27 | 19 |
| World rank now | #5,437 | #2,236 |
| World rank peak | #5,437 | #1,678 |
| Federation rank now | #8 | #5 |
| Games (career, STD) | 912 | 896 |
| Months active | 152 | 110 |
| % white wins | 64% | 64% |
| % black wins | 57% | 62% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2106 | 2276 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 177 | 197 |
Best Win
Rodolfo Cantero
Juan Sebastian Melian
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (32)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Rodolfo Cantero
Juan Sebastian Melian