Eric Van Mulder vs Michel Salgues
Eric Van Mulder (67, FRA) and Michel Salgues (65, FRA) have met 7 times in classical OTB. Salgues leads the classical series 4–2 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1776 and 1890, the Elo model gives Salgues a 52% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1776 vs 1890 (Δ -114)
With Eric Van Mulder as white
30% Eric18% draw52% Michel
With Michel Salgues as white
22% Eric15% draw63% Michel
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Eric Van Mulder | Michel Salgues | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1776 | 1890 |
| Peak rating | 2011 · Oct 2004 | 1890 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 45 | 63 |
| World rank now | #83,831 | #48,014 |
| World rank peak | #36,106 | #41,990 |
| Federation rank now | #5,505 | #2,812 |
| Games (career, STD) | 459 | 652 |
| Months active | 202 | 197 |
| % white wins | 41% | 49% |
| % black wins | 42% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 380 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 3 | 0 |
Best Win
Eric Van Mulder
Michel Salgues
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Eric Van Mulder
Michel Salgues