Nicolas Cogan vs Simplice Armel De Gondo
Nicolas Cogan (29, CM, CIV) and Simplice Armel De Gondo (41, FM, CIV) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 8 rapid/blitz games. Cogan leads the classical series 3–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2065 and 2071, the Elo model gives De Gondo a 34% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2065 vs 2071 (Δ -6)
With Nicolas Cogan as white
43% Nicolas23% draw34% Simplice
With Simplice Armel De Gondo as white
33% Nicolas23% draw45% Simplice
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nicolas Cogan | Simplice Armel De Gondo | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2065 | 2071 |
| Peak rating | 2112 · Jun 2024 | 2191 · Sep 2014 |
| Peak age | 27 | 29 |
| World rank now | #18,969 | #18,282 |
| World rank peak | #13,506 | #10,793 |
| Federation rank now | #3 | #2 |
| Games (career, STD) | 459 | 421 |
| Months active | 185 | 182 |
| % white wins | 61% | 61% |
| % black wins | 53% | 61% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1936 | 2001 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 59 | 58 |
Best Win
Nicolas Cogan
Simplice Armel De Gondo
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (14)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nicolas Cogan
Simplice Armel De Gondo