Jacques Paccard vs Leo-Thierry Candela
Jacques Paccard (94, FRA) and Leo-Thierry Candela (64, FRA) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Paccard leads the classical series 6–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 1663 and 1692, the Elo model gives Candela a 39% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1663 vs 1692 (Δ -29)
With Jacques Paccard as white
41% Jacques20% draw39% Leo-Thierry
With Leo-Thierry Candela as white
32% Jacques17% draw50% Leo-Thierry
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Jacques Paccard | Leo-Thierry Candela | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1663 | 1692-27 |
| Peak rating | 1836 · Jul 2005 | 1719 · Apr 2026 |
| Peak age | 73 | 64 |
| World rank now | #119,928 | #112,599 |
| World rank peak | #45,106 | #50,990 |
| Federation rank now | #8,550 | #7,956 |
| Games (career, STD) | 656 | 1,238 |
| Months active | 200 | 194 |
| % white wins | 47% | 50% |
| % black wins | 45% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1459 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 195 |
Best Win
Jacques Paccard
Leo-Thierry Candela
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Jacques Paccard
Leo-Thierry Candela