Patrick Van Dongen vs Nicolas Forissier
Patrick Van Dongen (59, FM, FRA) and Nicolas Forissier (53, FRA) have met 8 times in classical OTB. Van Dongen leads the classical series 8–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2312 and 1872, the Elo model gives Van Dongen a 90% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2312 vs 1872 (Δ +440)
With Patrick Van Dongen as white
90% Patrick8% draw2% Nicolas
With Nicolas Forissier as white
87% Patrick9% draw4% Nicolas
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Patrick Van Dongen | Nicolas Forissier | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2312 | 1872-6 |
| Peak rating | 2393 · Jul 2007 | 2029 · Jan 2011 |
| Peak age | 40 | 38 |
| World rank now | #3,835 | #55,302 |
| World rank peak | #2,498 | #29,555 |
| Federation rank now | #168 | #3,332 |
| Games (career, STD) | 545 | 635 |
| Months active | 217 | 199 |
| % white wins | 56% | 54% |
| % black wins | 51% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1860 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 23 |
Best Win
Patrick Van Dongen
Nicolas Forissier
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Patrick Van Dongen
Nicolas Forissier