Benjamin Vincent Hercules vs Willem Van Der Westhuizen
Benjamin Vincent Hercules (35, CM, RSA) and Willem Van Der Westhuizen (43, RSA) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Hercules leads the classical series 3–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2092 and 2116, the Elo model gives Van Der Westhuizen a 36% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2092 vs 2116 (Δ -24)
With Benjamin Vincent Hercules as white
39% Benjamin25% draw36% Willem
With Willem Van Der Westhuizen as white
31% Benjamin22% draw47% Willem
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Benjamin Vincent Hercules | Willem Van Der Westhuizen | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2092 | 2116 |
| Peak rating | 2209 · Nov 2019 | 2116 · Nov 2017 |
| Peak age | 28 | 34 |
| World rank now | #16,135 | #16,656 |
| World rank peak | #8,998 | #16,656 |
| Federation rank now | #28 | #20 |
| Games (career, STD) | 447 | 115 |
| Months active | 190 | 165 |
| % white wins | 53% | 49% |
| % black wins | 49% | 37% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2092 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 22 | 0 |
Best Win
Benjamin Vincent Hercules
Willem Van Der Westhuizen
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
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
Willem Van Der Westhuizen