Patrice Lerch vs Thomas Decker
Patrice Lerch (49, IM, FRA) and Thomas Decker (21, FM, FRA) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 7 rapid/blitz games. Lerch leads the classical series 2–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2304 and 2286, the Elo model gives Lerch a 45% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2304 vs 2286 (Δ +18)
With Patrice Lerch as white
45% Patrice24% draw30% Thomas
With Thomas Decker as white
34% Patrice27% draw39% Thomas
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Patrice Lerch | Thomas Decker | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2304 | 2286 |
| Peak rating | 2418 · Oct 2015 | 2318 · Nov 2025 |
| Peak age | 38 | 20 |
| World rank now | #3,955 | #4,521 |
| World rank peak | #1,793 | #3,474 |
| Federation rank now | #165 | #189 |
| Games (career, STD) | 774 | 528 |
| Months active | 218 | 144 |
| % white wins | 58% | 51% |
| % black wins | 51% | 54% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2245 | 2236 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 67 | 67 |
Best Win
Patrice Lerch
Thomas Decker
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 Lerch
Thomas Decker