Raphael Bandet vs Yann Saya
Raphael Bandet (29, FRA) and Yann Saya (16, FRA) have never met in classical OTB, but played 5 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 10 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2214 and 2169, the Elo model gives Bandet a 50% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2214 vs 2169 (Δ +45)
With Raphael Bandet as white
50% Raphael22% draw28% Yann
With Yann Saya as white
39% Raphael26% draw36% Yann
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Raphael Bandet | Yann Saya | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2214 | 2169+40 |
| Peak rating | 2214 · Apr 2026 | 2169 · May 2026 |
| Peak age | 29 | 16 |
| World rank now | #7,426 | #9,950 |
| World rank peak | #7,426 | #9,950 |
| Federation rank now | #352 | #512 |
| Games (career, STD) | 753 | 568 |
| Months active | 186 | 90 |
| % white wins | 57% | 51% |
| % black wins | 58% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2209 | 2028 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 63 | 164 |
Best Win
Raphael Bandet
Yann Saya
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).
Raphael Bandet
Yann Saya