Patrice Couronne vs James Branson
Patrice Couronne (74, FRA) and James Branson (75, FRA) have met 9 times in classical OTB. Couronne leads the classical series 6–3 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1776 and 1672, the Elo model gives Couronne a 62% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1776 vs 1672 (Δ +104)
With Patrice Couronne as white
62% Patrice15% draw24% James
With James Branson as white
51% Patrice18% draw31% James
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Patrice Couronne | James Branson | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1776 | 1672+7 |
| Peak rating | 1906 · Jan 2006 | 1923 · Apr 2006 |
| Peak age | 54 | 55 |
| World rank now | #80,681 | #119,705 |
| World rank peak | #46,029 | #43,990 |
| Federation rank now | #5,246 | #8,601 |
| Games (career, STD) | 301 | 581 |
| Months active | 197 | 196 |
| % white wins | 41% | 48% |
| % black wins | 39% | 41% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1680 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 21 |
Best Win
Patrice Couronne
James Branson
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).
Patrice Couronne
James Branson