Denis Steininger vs Valentin Pillard
Denis Steininger (63, FRA) and Valentin Pillard (27, FM, FRA) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 18 rapid/blitz games. Pillard leads the classical series 2–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1973 and 2333, the Elo model gives Pillard a 81% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1973 vs 2333 (Δ -360)
With Denis Steininger as white
8% Denis12% draw81% Valentin
With Valentin Pillard as white
4% Denis10% draw86% Valentin
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Denis Steininger | Valentin Pillard | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1973 | 2333 |
| Peak rating | 2110 · Jan 2001 | 2333 · May 2026 |
| Peak age | 38 | 27 |
| World rank now | #32,079 | #3,127 |
| World rank peak | #22,124 | #3,127 |
| Federation rank now | #1,822 | #125 |
| Games (career, STD) | 956 | 712 |
| Months active | 218 | 173 |
| % white wins | 57% | 64% |
| % black wins | 57% | 58% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1912 | 2220 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 183 | 116 |
Best Win
Denis Steininger
Valentin Pillard
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (21)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Denis Steininger
Valentin Pillard