Valentin Pillard vs Thibaud Paternoster
Valentin Pillard (27, FRA) and Thibaud Paternoster (27, FRA) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 25 rapid/blitz games. Paternoster leads the classical series 2–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2333 and 2022, the Elo model gives Pillard a 82% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2333 vs 2022 (Δ +311)
With Valentin Pillard as white
82% Valentin11% draw6% Thibaud
With Thibaud Paternoster as white
76% Valentin13% draw10% Thibaud
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Valentin Pillard | Thibaud Paternoster | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2333+56 | 2022-2 |
| Peak rating | 2333 · May 2026 | 2047 · Apr 2023 |
| Peak age | 27 | 24 |
| World rank now | #3,127 | #24,270 |
| World rank peak | #3,127 | #19,436 |
| Federation rank now | #125 | #1,310 |
| Games (career, STD) | 712 | 435 |
| Months active | 172 | 176 |
| % white wins | 64% | 63% |
| % black wins | 58% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2220 | 2081 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 116 | 107 |
Best Win
Valentin Pillard
Thibaud Paternoster
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (28)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Valentin Pillard
Thibaud Paternoster