Valentin Pillard vs Jan Zienkiewicz
Valentin Pillard (27, FRA) and Jan Zienkiewicz (17, FM, FRA) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 16 rapid/blitz games. Pillard leads the classical series 2–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2333 and 2327, the Elo model gives Pillard a 43% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2333 vs 2327 (Δ +6)
With Valentin Pillard as white
43% Valentin25% draw31% Jan
With Jan Zienkiewicz as white
33% Valentin26% draw41% Jan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Valentin Pillard | Jan Zienkiewicz | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2333+56 | 2327+48 |
| Peak rating | 2333 · May 2026 | 2362 · May 2025 |
| Peak age | 27 | 16 |
| World rank now | #3,127 | #3,281 |
| World rank peak | #3,127 | #2,458 |
| Federation rank now | #125 | #132 |
| Games (career, STD) | 712 | 825 |
| Months active | 172 | 125 |
| % white wins | 64% | 64% |
| % black wins | 58% | 60% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2220 | 2274 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 123 | 302 |
Best Win
Valentin Pillard
Jan Zienkiewicz
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (19)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Valentin Pillard
Jan Zienkiewicz