Christophe Gelas vs Victor Candegabe
Christophe Gelas (29, FM, FRA) and Victor Candegabe (15, FRA) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Gelas leads the classical series 3–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2320 and 1992, the Elo model gives Gelas a 84% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2320 vs 1992 (Δ +328)
With Christophe Gelas as white
84% Christophe11% draw6% Victor
With Victor Candegabe as white
78% Christophe13% draw9% Victor
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Christophe Gelas | Victor Candegabe | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2320+29 | 1992+85 |
| Peak rating | 2360 · Jan 2025 | 1992 · May 2026 |
| Peak age | 28 | 15 |
| World rank now | #3,485 | #28,772 |
| World rank peak | #2,502 | #28,772 |
| Federation rank now | #142 | #1,592 |
| Games (career, STD) | 791 | 288 |
| Months active | 189 | 58 |
| % white wins | 62% | 63% |
| % black wins | 54% | 55% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2243 | 1926 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 96 | 93 |
Best Win
Christophe Gelas
Victor Candegabe
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).
Christophe Gelas
Victor Candegabe