Manuel Apicella vs Stephane Bressac
Manuel Apicella (56, GM, FRA) and Stephane Bressac (36, IM, FRA) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Apicella leads the classical series 2–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2448 and 2285, the Elo model gives Apicella a 67% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2448 vs 2285 (Δ +163)
With Manuel Apicella as white
67% Manuel17% draw16% Stephane
With Stephane Bressac as white
57% Manuel21% draw22% Stephane
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Manuel Apicella | Stephane Bressac | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2448 | 2285+7 |
| Peak rating | 2555 · Apr 2007 | 2399 · May 2023 |
| Peak age | 37 | 33 |
| World rank now | #1,033 | #4,556 |
| World rank peak | #285 | #1,901 |
| Federation rank now | #42 | #191 |
| Games (career, STD) | 473 | 1,082 |
| Months active | 217 | 198 |
| % white wins | 47% | 57% |
| % black wins | 40% | 55% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2354 | 2255 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 9 | 134 |
Best Win
Manuel Apicella
Stephane Bressac
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
Stephane Bressac