Kyle Sandiford vs Niccolo Walrond
Kyle Sandiford (24, BAR) and Niccolo Walrond (26, BER) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Sandiford leads the classical series 6–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1917 and 1503, the Elo model gives Sandiford a 90% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1917 vs 1503 (Δ +414)
With Kyle Sandiford as white
90% Kyle7% draw4% Niccolo
With Niccolo Walrond as white
86% Kyle8% draw6% Niccolo
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Kyle Sandiford | Niccolo Walrond | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1917 | 1503 |
| Peak rating | 1917 · Mar 2024 | 1519 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 22 | 24 |
| World rank now | #40,900 | #183,487 |
| World rank peak | #38,073 | #100,570 |
| Federation rank now | #6 | #37 |
| Games (career, STD) | 307 | 234 |
| Months active | 166 | 147 |
| % white wins | 54% | 39% |
| % black wins | 53% | 27% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Kyle Sandiford
Niccolo Walrond
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).
Kyle Sandiford
Niccolo Walrond