Victor Stephan vs Florent Samoun
Victor Stephan (35, IM, FRA) and Florent Samoun (33, FM, FRA) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Samoun leads the classical series 2–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2359 and 2224, the Elo model gives Stephan a 64% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2359 vs 2224 (Δ +135)
With Victor Stephan as white
64% Victor18% draw18% Florent
With Florent Samoun as white
53% Victor22% draw25% Florent
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Victor Stephan | Florent Samoun | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2359 | 2224 |
| Peak rating | 2439 · Mar 2020 | 2334 · Aug 2018 |
| Peak age | 29 | 25 |
| World rank now | #2,496 | #6,952 |
| World rank peak | #1,334 | #3,678 |
| Federation rank now | #98 | #329 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,350 | 745 |
| Months active | 198 | 196 |
| % white wins | 60% | 52% |
| % black wins | 57% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2372 | 2162 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 103 | 46 |
Best Win
Victor Stephan
Florent Samoun
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Victor Stephan
Florent Samoun