Eric-Andre Birens vs Arnaud Labarthe
Eric-Andre Birens (90, FRA) and Arnaud Labarthe (90, FRA) have met 14 times in classical OTB. Birens leads with 8 wins to 2, with 4 draws — a 29% draw rate. Their last meeting at Tournoi rapide de Toussaint 2019 Echiquier Nicois saw Birens prevail. With current classical ratings of 1807 and 1733, the Elo model gives Birens a 57% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1807 vs 1733 (Δ +74)
With Eric-Andre Birens as white
57% Eric-Andre16% draw27% Arnaud
With Arnaud Labarthe as white
46% Eric-Andre19% draw35% Arnaud
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Eric-Andre Birens | Arnaud Labarthe | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1807 | 1733 |
| Peak rating | 2124 · Jan 2005 | 2089 · Oct 2001 |
| Peak age | 69 | 65 |
| World rank now | #69,943 | #83,630 |
| World rank peak | #22,884 | #24,170 |
| Federation rank now | #4,361 | #6,232 |
| Games (career, STD) | 886 | 985 |
| Months active | 217 | 216 |
| % white wins | 52% | 49% |
| % black wins | 46% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Eric-Andre Birens
Arnaud Labarthe
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (22)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Eric-Andre Birens
Arnaud Labarthe