Matthieu Pourquet vs Valentin Pillard
Matthieu Pourquet (30, FM, FRA) and Valentin Pillard (27, FM, FRA) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 9 rapid/blitz games. Pourquet leads the classical series 2–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2313 and 2333, the Elo model gives Pillard a 34% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2313 vs 2333 (Δ -20)
With Matthieu Pourquet as white
39% Matthieu27% draw34% Valentin
With Valentin Pillard as white
30% Matthieu24% draw46% Valentin
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Matthieu Pourquet | Valentin Pillard | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2313 | 2333 |
| Peak rating | 2335 · Jul 2025 | 2333 · May 2026 |
| Peak age | 29 | 27 |
| World rank now | #3,681 | #3,127 |
| World rank peak | #3,042 | #3,127 |
| Federation rank now | #150 | #125 |
| Games (career, STD) | 851 | 712 |
| Months active | 186 | 173 |
| % white wins | 58% | 64% |
| % black wins | 52% | 58% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2279 | 2220 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 63 | 116 |
Best Win
Matthieu Pourquet
Valentin Pillard
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (13)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Matthieu Pourquet
Valentin Pillard