Florent Samoun vs Paul Velten
Florent Samoun (33, FM, FRA) and Paul Velten (33, GM, FRA) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Velten leads the classical series 5–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2224 and 2487, the Elo model gives Velten a 71% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2224 vs 2487 (Δ -263)
With Florent Samoun as white
13% Florent16% draw71% Paul
With Paul Velten as white
8% Florent14% draw78% Paul
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Florent Samoun | Paul Velten | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2224 | 2487-13 |
| Peak rating | 2334 · Aug 2018 | 2542 · May 2025 |
| Peak age | 25 | 32 |
| World rank now | #6,952 | #691 |
| World rank peak | #3,678 | #373 |
| Federation rank now | #329 | #24 |
| Games (career, STD) | 745 | 1,542 |
| Months active | 196 | 195 |
| % white wins | 52% | 59% |
| % black wins | 49% | 58% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2162 | 2391 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 46 | 85 |
Best Win
Florent Samoun
Paul Velten
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Florent Samoun
Paul Velten