Cyril Roussel vs Matthieu Havez
Cyril Roussel (43, FRA) and Matthieu Havez (36, FRA) have never met in classical OTB, but played 8 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 7 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2107 and 2011, the Elo model gives Roussel a 59% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2107 vs 2011 (Δ +96)
With Cyril Roussel as white
59% Cyril18% draw23% Matthieu
With Matthieu Havez as white
48% Cyril21% draw31% Matthieu
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Cyril Roussel | Matthieu Havez | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2107 | 2011 |
| Peak rating | 2178 · May 2015 | 2071 · May 2024 |
| Peak age | 32 | 34 |
| World rank now | #14,758 | #25,795 |
| World rank peak | #10,862 | #16,951 |
| Federation rank now | #755 | #1,415 |
| Games (career, STD) | 253 | 317 |
| Months active | 203 | 177 |
| % white wins | 58% | 54% |
| % black wins | 57% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2121 | 1952 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 17 | 48 |
Best Win
Cyril Roussel
Matthieu Havez
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Cyril Roussel
Matthieu Havez