Niels Borne vs Alexis Tahay
Niels Borne (56, FM, FRA) and Alexis Tahay (29, IM, FRA) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Tahay leads the classical series 3–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2076 and 2355, the Elo model gives Tahay a 73% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2076 vs 2355 (Δ -279)
With Niels Borne as white
12% Niels15% draw73% Alexis
With Alexis Tahay as white
8% Niels12% draw80% Alexis
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Niels Borne | Alexis Tahay | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2076 | 2355-6 |
| Peak rating | 2346 · Oct 2006 | 2422 · Mar 2023 |
| Peak age | 36 | 26 |
| World rank now | #17,743 | #2,588 |
| World rank peak | #3,837 | #1,490 |
| Federation rank now | #922 | #101 |
| Games (career, STD) | 230 | 898 |
| Months active | 217 | 167 |
| % white wins | 51% | 57% |
| % black wins | 41% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2156 | 2311 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 41 | 62 |
Best Win
Niels Borne
Alexis Tahay
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).
Niels Borne
Alexis Tahay