Raphael Bandet vs Christophe Gelas
Raphael Bandet (29, FRA) and Christophe Gelas (29, FM, FRA) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Gelas leads the classical series 6–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2214 and 2320, the Elo model gives Gelas a 49% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2214 vs 2320 (Δ -106)
With Raphael Bandet as white
28% Raphael23% draw49% Christophe
With Christophe Gelas as white
21% Raphael19% draw60% Christophe
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Raphael Bandet | Christophe Gelas | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2214 | 2320+29 |
| Peak rating | 2214 · Apr 2026 | 2360 · Jan 2025 |
| Peak age | 29 | 28 |
| World rank now | #7,426 | #3,485 |
| World rank peak | #7,426 | #2,502 |
| Federation rank now | #352 | #142 |
| Games (career, STD) | 753 | 791 |
| Months active | 186 | 189 |
| % white wins | 57% | 62% |
| % black wins | 58% | 54% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2209 | 2243 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 63 | 96 |
Best Win
Raphael Bandet
Christophe Gelas
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).
Raphael Bandet
Christophe Gelas