Jacques Heyman vs Gerard Ballatore
Jacques Heyman (89, FRA) and Gerard Ballatore (74, FRA) have met 7 times in classical OTB. Ballatore leads the classical series 2–0 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 1835 and 1949, the Elo model gives Ballatore a 52% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1835 vs 1949 (Δ -114)
With Jacques Heyman as white
29% Jacques19% draw52% Gerard
With Gerard Ballatore as white
22% Jacques16% draw62% Gerard
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Jacques Heyman | Gerard Ballatore | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1835 | 1949 |
| Peak rating | 2079 · Oct 2001 | 2001 · May 2012 |
| Peak age | 64 | 60 |
| World rank now | #72,543 | #36,534 |
| World rank peak | #24,975 | #32,911 |
| Federation rank now | #4,310 | #2,054 |
| Games (career, STD) | 911 | 392 |
| Months active | 217 | 166 |
| % white wins | 31% | 52% |
| % black wins | 23% | 40% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Jacques Heyman
Gerard Ballatore
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).
Jacques Heyman
Gerard Ballatore