Dominique Penloup vs Leo-Thierry Candela
Dominique Penloup (75, FRA) and Leo-Thierry Candela (64, FRA) have met 13 times in classical OTB. Penloup leads with 8 wins to 3, with 2 draws — a 15% draw rate. Their last meeting at Tournoi Open de Fevrier 2020 de Hyeres (-2200) saw Penloup prevail. With current classical ratings of 1814 and 1692, the Elo model gives Penloup a 64% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1814 vs 1692 (Δ +122)
With Dominique Penloup as white
64% Dominique14% draw22% Leo-Thierry
With Leo-Thierry Candela as white
54% Dominique17% draw29% Leo-Thierry
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Dominique Penloup | Leo-Thierry Candela | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1814 | 1692-27 |
| Peak rating | 1938 · Apr 2005 | 1719 · Apr 2026 |
| Peak age | 54 | 64 |
| World rank now | #65,344 | #112,599 |
| World rank peak | #41,756 | #50,990 |
| Federation rank now | #4,479 | #7,956 |
| Games (career, STD) | 769 | 1,238 |
| Months active | 200 | 194 |
| % white wins | 43% | 50% |
| % black wins | 44% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1459 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 195 |
Best Win
Dominique Penloup
Leo-Thierry Candela
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).
Dominique Penloup
Leo-Thierry Candela