Eric-Andre Birens vs Jacques Magueur
Eric-Andre Birens (90, FRA) and Jacques Magueur (70, FRA) have never met in classical OTB, but played 17 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 26 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1807 and 1780, the Elo model gives Birens a 50% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1807 vs 1780 (Δ +27)
With Eric-Andre Birens as white
50% Eric-Andre19% draw32% Jacques
With Jacques Magueur as white
38% Eric-Andre21% draw41% Jacques
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Eric-Andre Birens | Jacques Magueur | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1807 | 1780 |
| Peak rating | 2124 · Jan 2005 | 1780 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 69 | 68 |
| World rank now | #69,943 | #73,049 |
| World rank peak | #22,884 | #71,537 |
| Federation rank now | #4,361 | #5,192 |
| Games (career, STD) | 886 | 58 |
| Months active | 217 | 124 |
| % white wins | 52% | 49% |
| % black wins | 46% | 41% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 6 |
Best Win
Eric-Andre Birens
Jacques Magueur
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (17)
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
Jacques Magueur