Manuel Apicella vs Matthieu Cornette
Manuel Apicella (56, GM, FRA) and Matthieu Cornette (41, GM, FRA) have met 7 times in classical OTB. Apicella leads the classical series 2–0 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 2448 and 2556, the Elo model gives Cornette 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 2556 (Δ -108)
With Manuel Apicella as white
27% Manuel25% draw48% Matthieu
With Matthieu Cornette as white
20% Manuel21% draw59% Matthieu
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Manuel Apicella | Matthieu Cornette | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2448 | 2556+10 |
| Peak rating | 2555 · Apr 2007 | 2620 · Mar 2018 |
| Peak age | 37 | 33 |
| World rank now | #1,033 | #282 |
| World rank peak | #285 | #170 |
| Federation rank now | #42 | #10 |
| Games (career, STD) | 473 | 1,582 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 47% | 60% |
| % black wins | 40% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2354 | 2553 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 9 | 98 |
Best Win
Manuel Apicella
Matthieu Cornette
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
Matthieu Cornette