James Eden vs Sylvain Degardin
James Eden (32, IM, FRA) and Sylvain Degardin (31, FM, FRA) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Eden leads the classical series 2–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2218 and 2209, the Elo model gives Eden a 44% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2218 vs 2209 (Δ +9)
With James Eden as white
44% James24% draw32% Sylvain
With Sylvain Degardin as white
34% James25% draw41% Sylvain
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| James Eden | Sylvain Degardin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2218 | 2209+3 |
| Peak rating | 2385 · Sep 2017 | 2329 · May 2025 |
| Peak age | 23 | 30 |
| World rank now | #7,239 | #7,672 |
| World rank peak | #2,563 | #3,197 |
| Federation rank now | #343 | #366 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,389 | 1,294 |
| Months active | 195 | 184 |
| % white wins | 59% | 52% |
| % black wins | 55% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2165 | 2205 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 53 | 137 |
Best Win
James Eden
Sylvain Degardin
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).
James Eden
Sylvain Degardin