Eric Marmier vs Christophe Barreau
Eric Marmier (73, FRA) and Christophe Barreau (65, FRA) have met 16 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 3–3 with 10 draws — a 62% draw rate. Their last meeting at 50e Open Fide Inter Chess - Tournoi B (-1600) drew. With current classical ratings of 1644 and 1508, the Elo model gives Marmier a 67% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1644 vs 1508 (Δ +136)
With Eric Marmier as white
67% Eric12% draw21% Christophe
With Christophe Barreau as white
57% Eric15% draw28% Christophe
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Eric Marmier | Christophe Barreau | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1644 | 1508 |
| Peak rating | 1735 · Sep 2009 | 1585 · Jan 2013 |
| Peak age | 56 | 52 |
| World rank now | #109,309 | #149,101 |
| World rank peak | #51,476 | #78,925 |
| Federation rank now | #8,414 | #11,769 |
| Games (career, STD) | 754 | 198 |
| Months active | 182 | 161 |
| % white wins | 30% | 22% |
| % black wins | 26% | 33% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Eric Marmier
Christophe Barreau
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (16)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Eric Marmier
Christophe Barreau