Cedric Pahud vs Steve Papaux
Cedric Pahud (45, SUI) and Steve Papaux (20, SUI) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Pahud leads the classical series 2–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2141 and 2183, the Elo model gives Papaux a 38% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2141 vs 2183 (Δ -42)
With Cedric Pahud as white
36% Cedric26% draw38% Steve
With Steve Papaux as white
28% Cedric22% draw50% Steve
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Cedric Pahud | Steve Papaux | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2141-28 | 2183+4 |
| Peak rating | 2244 · Dec 2019 | 2230 · May 2025 |
| Peak age | 38 | 19 |
| World rank now | #11,915 | #9,108 |
| World rank peak | #7,158 | #6,523 |
| Federation rank now | #163 | #127 |
| Games (career, STD) | 818 | 491 |
| Months active | 217 | 118 |
| % white wins | 48% | 56% |
| % black wins | 48% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2148 | 2199 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 99 | 82 |
Best Win
Cedric Pahud
Steve Papaux
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).
Cedric Pahud
Steve Papaux