Arthur Pijpers vs Nico Zwirs
Arthur Pijpers (32, GM, NED) and Nico Zwirs (32, IM, NED) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Pijpers leads the classical series 5–2 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2486 and 2434, the Elo model gives Pijpers a 50% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2486 vs 2434 (Δ +52)
With Arthur Pijpers as white
50% Arthur24% draw26% Nico
With Nico Zwirs as white
38% Arthur28% draw33% Nico
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Arthur Pijpers | Nico Zwirs | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2486 | 2434+4 |
| Peak rating | 2500 · Jul 2025 | 2494 · May 2024 |
| Peak age | 31 | 30 |
| World rank now | #698 | #1,189 |
| World rank peak | #601 | #672 |
| Federation rank now | #21 | #33 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,262 | 963 |
| Months active | 193 | 177 |
| % white wins | 57% | 51% |
| % black wins | 39% | 41% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2447 | 2404 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 61 | 85 |
Best Win
Arthur Pijpers
Nico Zwirs
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Arthur Pijpers
Nico Zwirs