Manuel Apicella vs Christian Bauer
Manuel Apicella (56, GM, FRA) and Christian Bauer (49, GM, FRA) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 2448 and 2557, the Elo model gives Bauer a 48% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2448 vs 2557 (Δ -109)
With Manuel Apicella as white
27% Manuel25% draw48% Christian
With Christian Bauer as white
20% Manuel21% draw59% Christian
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Manuel Apicella | Christian Bauer | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2448 | 2557-5 |
| Peak rating | 2555 · Apr 2007 | 2682 · Aug 2012 |
| Peak age | 37 | 35 |
| World rank now | #1,033 | #277 |
| World rank peak | #285 | #57 |
| Federation rank now | #42 | #9 |
| Games (career, STD) | 473 | 2,139 |
| Months active | 217 | 219 |
| % white wins | 47% | 68% |
| % black wins | 40% | 56% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2354 | 2497 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 9 | 360 |
Best Win
Manuel Apicella
Christian Bauer
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).
Manuel Apicella
Christian Bauer