Lucas Di Nicolantonio vs Paul Velten
Lucas Di Nicolantonio (33, IM, FRA) and Paul Velten (33, GM, FRA) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 5 rapid/blitz games. Velten leads the classical series 1–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2362 and 2487, the Elo model gives Velten a 51% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2362 vs 2487 (Δ -125)
With Lucas Di Nicolantonio as white
26% Lucas23% draw51% Paul
With Paul Velten as white
19% Lucas20% draw62% Paul
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Lucas Di Nicolantonio | Paul Velten | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2362-18 | 2487-13 |
| Peak rating | 2431 · Dec 2021 | 2542 · May 2025 |
| Peak age | 28 | 32 |
| World rank now | #2,419 | #691 |
| World rank peak | #1,314 | #373 |
| Federation rank now | #96 | #24 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,216 | 1,542 |
| Months active | 195 | 195 |
| % white wins | 56% | 59% |
| % black wins | 48% | 58% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2297 | 2385 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 79 | 84 |
Best Win
Lucas Di Nicolantonio
Paul Velten
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).
Lucas Di Nicolantonio
Paul Velten