Valerio Carnicelli vs Cristi Machidon
Valerio Carnicelli (26, IM, ITA) and Cristi Machidon (28, FM, MDA) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 57 rapid/blitz games. Carnicelli leads the classical series 3–2 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2426 and 2350, the Elo model gives Carnicelli a 55% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2426 vs 2350 (Δ +76)
With Valerio Carnicelli as white
55% Valerio22% draw24% Cristi
With Cristi Machidon as white
43% Valerio26% draw31% Cristi
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Valerio Carnicelli | Cristi Machidon | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2426-10 | 2350 |
| Peak rating | 2454 · Dec 2025 | 2351 · Apr 2025 |
| Peak age | 25 | 27 |
| World rank now | #1,286 | #2,708 |
| World rank peak | #969 | #2,679 |
| Federation rank now | #22 | #11 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,738 | 401 |
| Months active | 188 | 175 |
| % white wins | 62% | 71% |
| % black wins | 54% | 65% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2389 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 167 | 16 |
Best Win
Valerio Carnicelli
Cristi Machidon
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (62)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Valerio Carnicelli
Cristi Machidon