Manuel Apicella vs Jean-Noel Riff
Manuel Apicella (56, GM, FRA) and Jean-Noel Riff (45, GM, FRA) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Apicella leads the classical series 2–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2448 and 2407, the Elo model gives Apicella a 49% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2448 vs 2407 (Δ +41)
With Manuel Apicella as white
49% Manuel24% draw27% Jean-Noel
With Jean-Noel Riff as white
36% Manuel29% draw35% Jean-Noel
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Manuel Apicella | Jean-Noel Riff | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2448 | 2407-2 |
| Peak rating | 2555 · Apr 2007 | 2520 · Jan 2009 |
| Peak age | 37 | 28 |
| World rank now | #1,033 | #1,549 |
| World rank peak | #285 | #586 |
| Federation rank now | #42 | #59 |
| Games (career, STD) | 473 | 1,472 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 47% | 52% |
| % black wins | 40% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2354 | 2396 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 9 | 52 |
Best Win
Manuel Apicella
Jean-Noel Riff
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
Jean-Noel Riff