Marc Angel vs Leo-Thierry Candela
Marc Angel (86, FRA) and Leo-Thierry Candela (64, FRA) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 5 rapid/blitz games. Candela leads the classical series 3–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1522 and 1692, the Elo model gives Candela a 62% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1522 vs 1692 (Δ -170)
With Marc Angel as white
25% Marc14% draw62% Leo-Thierry
With Leo-Thierry Candela as white
18% Marc12% draw71% Leo-Thierry
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Marc Angel | Leo-Thierry Candela | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1522 | 1692-27 |
| Peak rating | 1522 · Mar 2024 | 1719 · Apr 2026 |
| Peak age | 84 | 64 |
| World rank now | #144,879 | #112,599 |
| World rank peak | #57,844 | #50,990 |
| Federation rank now | #11,199 | #7,956 |
| Games (career, STD) | 410 | 1,238 |
| Months active | 184 | 194 |
| % white wins | 50% | 50% |
| % black wins | 45% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1459 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 195 |
Best Win
Marc Angel
Leo-Thierry Candela
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Marc Angel
Leo-Thierry Candela