William Ferreira Da Cruz vs Paulo Ricardo Palozi
William Ferreira Da Cruz (36, FM, BRA) and Paulo Ricardo Palozi (37, FM, BRA) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Cruz leads the classical series 2–1 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2182 and 2258, the Elo model gives Palozi a 44% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2182 vs 2258 (Δ -76)
With William Ferreira Da Cruz as white
32% William24% draw44% Paulo
With Paulo Ricardo Palozi as white
24% William20% draw55% Paulo
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| William Ferreira Da Cruz | Paulo Ricardo Palozi | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2182 | 2258-47 |
| Peak rating | 2306 · Mar 2017 | 2317 · Oct 2016 |
| Peak age | 27 | 27 |
| World rank now | #9,178 | #5,516 |
| World rank peak | #4,766 | #3,840 |
| Federation rank now | #79 | #41 |
| Games (career, STD) | 498 | 299 |
| Months active | 193 | 192 |
| % white wins | 63% | 62% |
| % black wins | 58% | 60% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1698 | 1874 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 29 | 23 |
Best Win
William Ferreira Da Cruz
Paulo Ricardo Palozi
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).
William Ferreira Da Cruz
Paulo Ricardo Palozi