Paul Velten vs Thibault Louis
Paul Velten (33, GM, FRA) and Thibault Louis (33, FM, FRA) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Velten leads the classical series 5–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2487 and 2151, the Elo model gives Velten a 84% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2487 vs 2151 (Δ +336)
With Paul Velten as white
84% Paul11% draw5% Thibault
With Thibault Louis as white
78% Paul13% draw8% Thibault
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Paul Velten | Thibault Louis | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2487-13 | 2151 |
| Peak rating | 2542 · May 2025 | 2320 · Sep 2016 |
| Peak age | 32 | 23 |
| World rank now | #691 | #10,743 |
| World rank peak | #373 | #4,223 |
| Federation rank now | #24 | #507 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,542 | 798 |
| Months active | 195 | 194 |
| % white wins | 59% | 43% |
| % black wins | 58% | 38% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2382 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 83 | 0 |
Best Win
Paul Velten
Thibault Louis
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Paul Velten
Thibault Louis