Geoffrey Stern vs Nicolas Di Federico
Geoffrey Stern (66, LUX) and Nicolas Di Federico (45, FRA) have never met in classical OTB, but played 6 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 5 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1978 and 1727, the Elo model gives Stern a 78% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1978 vs 1727 (Δ +251)
With Geoffrey Stern as white
78% Geoffrey11% draw11% Nicolas
With Nicolas Di Federico as white
71% Geoffrey13% draw16% Nicolas
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Geoffrey Stern | Nicolas Di Federico | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1978-10 | 1727+9 |
| Peak rating | 2030 · Jun 2019 | 1752 · Apr 2024 |
| Peak age | 59 | 43 |
| World rank now | #31,159 | #100,322 |
| World rank peak | #24,697 | #70,075 |
| Federation rank now | #52 | #6,879 |
| Games (career, STD) | 616 | 140 |
| Months active | 181 | 159 |
| % white wins | 47% | 54% |
| % black wins | 38% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1981 | 1509 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 133 | 7 |
Best Win
Geoffrey Stern
Nicolas Di Federico
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).
Geoffrey Stern
Nicolas Di Federico