Yosha Iglesias vs Paul Velten
Yosha Iglesias (39, FM, FRA) and Paul Velten (33, GM, FRA) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Velten leads the classical series 3–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2325 and 2487, the Elo model gives Velten a 57% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2325 vs 2487 (Δ -162)
With Yosha Iglesias as white
22% Yosha21% draw57% Paul
With Paul Velten as white
15% Yosha18% draw67% Paul
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Yosha Iglesias | Paul Velten | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2325 | 2487-13 |
| Peak rating | 2336 · Sep 2025 | 2542 · May 2025 |
| Peak age | 38 | 32 |
| World rank now | #3,338 | #691 |
| World rank peak | #3,016 | #373 |
| Federation rank now | #135 | #24 |
| Games (career, STD) | 736 | 1,542 |
| Months active | 207 | 195 |
| % white wins | 51% | 59% |
| % black wins | 43% | 58% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2386 | 2385 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 51 | 84 |
Best Win
Yosha Iglesias
Paul Velten
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).
Yosha Iglesias
Paul Velten