Axel Denivet vs Ioan Macai
Axel Denivet (55, BEL) and Ioan Macai (73, BEL) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Denivet leads the classical series 3–2 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1847 and 1880, the Elo model gives Macai a 38% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1847 vs 1880 (Δ -33)
With Axel Denivet as white
39% Axel22% draw38% Ioan
With Ioan Macai as white
31% Axel19% draw50% Ioan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Axel Denivet | Ioan Macai | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1847+9 | 1880-4 |
| Peak rating | 1978 · Jul 2007 | 1993 · Feb 2018 |
| Peak age | 36 | 65 |
| World rank now | #62,228 | #53,220 |
| World rank peak | #34,900 | #32,183 |
| Federation rank now | #952 | #790 |
| Games (career, STD) | 514 | 399 |
| Months active | 191 | 191 |
| % white wins | 44% | 55% |
| % black wins | 44% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1796 | 1736 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 129 | 89 |
Best Win
Axel Denivet
Ioan Macai
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Axel Denivet
Ioan Macai