Vincenzo Masella vs Alberto Possa
Vincenzo Masella (83, ITA) and Alberto Possa (84, ITA) have never met in classical OTB, but played 18 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 45 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1706 and 1779, the Elo model gives Possa a 46% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1706 vs 1779 (Δ -73)
With Vincenzo Masella as white
35% Vincenzo19% draw46% Alberto
With Alberto Possa as white
27% Vincenzo16% draw57% Alberto
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vincenzo Masella | Alberto Possa | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1706 | 1779 |
| Peak rating | 1831 · Apr 2008 | 1779 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 65 | 82 |
| World rank now | #97,661 | #76,232 |
| World rank peak | #44,664 | #62,895 |
| Federation rank now | #3,124 | #2,165 |
| Games (career, STD) | 214 | 107 |
| Months active | 188 | 169 |
| % white wins | 46% | 48% |
| % black wins | 54% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Vincenzo Masella
Alberto Possa
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (18)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vincenzo Masella
Alberto Possa