Burhan Rouquier vs Yakov Cherian Thomas
Burhan Rouquier (41, BRN) and Yakov Cherian Thomas (21, IND) have never met in classical OTB, but played 40 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 48 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1813 and 1759, the Elo model gives Rouquier a 54% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1813 vs 1759 (Δ +54)
With Burhan Rouquier as white
54% Burhan17% draw29% Yakov
With Yakov Cherian Thomas as white
42% Burhan21% draw37% Yakov
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Burhan Rouquier | Yakov Cherian Thomas | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1813 | 1759 |
| Peak rating | 1817 · Apr 2024 | 1798 · Jul 2018 |
| Peak age | 39 | 13 |
| World rank now | #70,326 | #77,865 |
| World rank peak | #65,218 | #61,680 |
| Federation rank now | #6 | #796 |
| Games (career, STD) | 49 | 73 |
| Months active | 133 | 95 |
| % white wins | 72% | 61% |
| % black wins | 67% | 58% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Burhan Rouquier
Yakov Cherian Thomas
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (40)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Burhan Rouquier
Yakov Cherian Thomas