Benjamin Vincent Hercules vs Roland Bezuidenhout
Benjamin Vincent Hercules (35, CM, RSA) and Roland Bezuidenhout (29, FM, RSA) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Hercules leads the classical series 3–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2092 and 2293, the Elo model gives Bezuidenhout a 63% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2092 vs 2293 (Δ -201)
With Benjamin Vincent Hercules as white
19% Benjamin18% draw63% Roland
With Roland Bezuidenhout as white
13% Benjamin15% draw72% Roland
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Benjamin Vincent Hercules | Roland Bezuidenhout | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2092 | 2293+3 |
| Peak rating | 2209 · Nov 2019 | 2311 · Mar 2025 |
| Peak age | 28 | 28 |
| World rank now | #16,135 | #4,322 |
| World rank peak | #8,998 | #3,708 |
| Federation rank now | #28 | #4 |
| Games (career, STD) | 447 | 624 |
| Months active | 190 | 180 |
| % white wins | 53% | 47% |
| % black wins | 49% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2092 | 2287 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 22 | 30 |
Best Win
Benjamin Vincent Hercules
Roland Bezuidenhout
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).
Benjamin Vincent Hercules
Roland Bezuidenhout