Dominique Duval vs James Branson
Dominique Duval (73, FRA) and James Branson (75, FRA) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Duval leads with 5 wins to 3, with 2 draws — a 20% draw rate. Their last meeting at 18e Tournoi d'Automne de Montigny - Tournoi B saw Duval prevail. With current classical ratings of 1794 and 1672, the Elo model gives Duval a 64% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1794 vs 1672 (Δ +122)
With Dominique Duval as white
64% Dominique14% draw22% James
With James Branson as white
54% Dominique17% draw29% James
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Dominique Duval | James Branson | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1794 | 1672+7 |
| Peak rating | 1874 · Jul 2008 | 1923 · Apr 2006 |
| Peak age | 55 | 55 |
| World rank now | #76,252 | #119,705 |
| World rank peak | #42,364 | #43,990 |
| Federation rank now | #4,718 | #8,601 |
| Games (career, STD) | 363 | 581 |
| Months active | 193 | 196 |
| % white wins | 36% | 48% |
| % black wins | 41% | 41% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1680 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 21 |
Best Win
Dominique Duval
James Branson
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Dominique Duval
James Branson