Julien Favarel vs Paul Velten
Julien Favarel (42, FM, FRA) and Paul Velten (33, GM, FRA) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Favarel leads the classical series 3–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2308 and 2487, the Elo model gives Velten a 60% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2308 vs 2487 (Δ -179)
With Julien Favarel as white
20% Julien20% draw60% Paul
With Paul Velten as white
14% Julien17% draw69% Paul
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Julien Favarel | Paul Velten | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2308 | 2487-13 |
| Peak rating | 2366 · May 2019 | 2542 · May 2025 |
| Peak age | 35 | 32 |
| World rank now | #3,841 | #691 |
| World rank peak | #2,651 | #373 |
| Federation rank now | #161 | #24 |
| Games (career, STD) | 752 | 1,542 |
| Months active | 209 | 195 |
| % white wins | 53% | 59% |
| % black wins | 50% | 58% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2331 | 2394 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 50 | 86 |
Best Win
Julien Favarel
Paul Velten
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Julien Favarel
Paul Velten