Vitoux, Colomban

Colomban Vitoux, a 41-year-old French International Master, is rated 2352 and sitting in the top 1% of French players, and in the top 1% worldwide. He has held steady between 2350 and 2400 for 10 years. 13 rated games in the past year (≈20/year long-term). He had 2 career breaks: 12 months (2017–2018) and 15 months (2022–2023). His peak of 2454 was reached at age 23 (Jul 2008, French #44 at the time).

Awarded IM in 2009 (age 24) and FM in 2007 (age 22). At junior level, he reached #11, #14 and #19 nationally in U20, U18 and U16.