Julien Castiau vs Fernand Simon
Julien Castiau (46, BEL) and Fernand Simon (81, BEL) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Castiau leads the classical series 7–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 1538 and 1409, the Elo model gives Castiau a 66% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1538 vs 1409 (Δ +129)
With Julien Castiau as white
66% Julien12% draw22% Fernand
With Fernand Simon as white
56% Julien14% draw30% Fernand
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Julien Castiau | Fernand Simon | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1538 | 1409 |
| Peak rating | 1758 · Nov 2010 | 1565 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 30 | 79 |
| World rank now | #169,992 | #214,057 |
| World rank peak | #60,464 | #92,541 |
| Federation rank now | #2,620 | #2,946 |
| Games (career, STD) | 669 | 801 |
| Months active | 176 | 142 |
| % white wins | 34% | 24% |
| % black wins | 28% | 23% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1196 | 988 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 90 | 71 |
Best Win
Julien Castiau
Fernand Simon
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Julien Castiau
Fernand Simon