Christophe Gelas vs Ethan Saya
Christophe Gelas (29, FM, FRA) and Ethan Saya (23, FM, FRA) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 7 rapid/blitz games. Gelas leads the classical series 3–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2320 and 2301, the Elo model gives Gelas a 46% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2320 vs 2301 (Δ +19)
With Christophe Gelas as white
46% Christophe24% draw30% Ethan
With Ethan Saya as white
34% Christophe27% draw39% Ethan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Christophe Gelas | Ethan Saya | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2320 | 2301 |
| Peak rating | 2360 · Jan 2025 | 2313 · Mar 2026 |
| Peak age | 28 | 23 |
| World rank now | #3,485 | #4,053 |
| World rank peak | #2,502 | #3,649 |
| Federation rank now | #142 | #169 |
| Games (career, STD) | 791 | 1,124 |
| Months active | 190 | 155 |
| % white wins | 62% | 65% |
| % black wins | 54% | 61% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2243 | 2235 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 96 | 284 |
Best Win
Christophe Gelas
Ethan Saya
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (13)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Christophe Gelas
Ethan Saya