Burhan Rouquier vs Thomas James
Burhan Rouquier (41, BRN) and Thomas James (19, IND) have never met in classical OTB, but played 42 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 57 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1813 and 1669, the Elo model gives Rouquier a 67% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1813 vs 1669 (Δ +144)
With Burhan Rouquier as white
67% Burhan13% draw20% Thomas
With Thomas James as white
57% Burhan16% draw27% Thomas
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Burhan Rouquier | Thomas James | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1813 | 1669 |
| Peak rating | 1817 · Apr 2024 | 1686 · May 2024 |
| Peak age | 39 | 17 |
| World rank now | #70,326 | #120,795 |
| World rank peak | #65,218 | #94,236 |
| Federation rank now | #6 | #3,716 |
| Games (career, STD) | 49 | 141 |
| Months active | 133 | 95 |
| % white wins | 72% | 51% |
| % black wins | 67% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 911 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 7 |
Best Win
Burhan Rouquier
Thomas James
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (42)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Burhan Rouquier
Thomas James