Joseph Girel vs Benjamin Defromont
Joseph Girel (22, GM, FRA) and Benjamin Defromont (23, IM, FRA) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Girel leads the classical series 3–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2481 and 2355, the Elo model gives Girel a 62% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2481 vs 2355 (Δ +126)
With Joseph Girel as white
62% Joseph20% draw19% Benjamin
With Benjamin Defromont as white
51% Joseph23% draw26% Benjamin
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Joseph Girel | Benjamin Defromont | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2481 | 2355-8 |
| Peak rating | 2503 · Dec 2025 | 2445 · Jun 2023 |
| Peak age | 21 | 20 |
| World rank now | #733 | #2,588 |
| World rank peak | #572 | #1,198 |
| Federation rank now | #26 | #101 |
| Games (career, STD) | 949 | 935 |
| Months active | 132 | 135 |
| % white wins | 57% | 58% |
| % black wins | 46% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2480 | 2343 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 100 | 134 |
Best Win
Joseph Girel
Benjamin Defromont
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).
Joseph Girel
Benjamin Defromont