Matthieu Pourquet vs Thibaud Paternoster
Matthieu Pourquet (30, FM, FRA) and Thibaud Paternoster (27, FRA) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 6 rapid/blitz games. Pourquet leads the classical series 2–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2313 and 2022, the Elo model gives Pourquet a 81% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2313 vs 2022 (Δ +291)
With Matthieu Pourquet as white
81% Matthieu12% draw7% Thibaud
With Thibaud Paternoster as white
74% Matthieu14% draw12% Thibaud
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Matthieu Pourquet | Thibaud Paternoster | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2313 | 2022-2 |
| Peak rating | 2335 · Jul 2025 | 2047 · Apr 2023 |
| Peak age | 29 | 24 |
| World rank now | #3,682 | #24,270 |
| World rank peak | #3,042 | #19,436 |
| Federation rank now | #150 | #1,310 |
| Games (career, STD) | 851 | 435 |
| Months active | 185 | 176 |
| % white wins | 58% | 63% |
| % black wins | 52% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2281 | 2081 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 64 | 107 |
Best Win
Matthieu Pourquet
Thibaud Paternoster
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Matthieu Pourquet
Thibaud Paternoster