Calvin John Klaasen vs Henry Robert Steel
Calvin John Klaasen (39, FM, RSA) and Henry Robert Steel (37, IM, RSA) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Steel leads the classical series 4–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2177 and 2408, the Elo model gives Steel a 67% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2177 vs 2408 (Δ -231)
With Calvin John Klaasen as white
16% Calvin17% draw67% Henry
With Henry Robert Steel as white
11% Calvin14% draw75% Henry
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Calvin John Klaasen | Henry Robert Steel | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2177 | 2408 |
| Peak rating | 2320 · Jan 2018 | 2420 · Apr 2018 |
| Peak age | 31 | 29 |
| World rank now | #9,449 | #1,526 |
| World rank peak | #4,328 | #1,423 |
| Federation rank now | #19 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 623 | 185 |
| Months active | 193 | 198 |
| % white wins | 45% | 61% |
| % black wins | 43% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2149 | 1585 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 23 | 1 |
Best Win
Calvin John Klaasen
Henry Robert Steel
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Calvin John Klaasen
Henry Robert Steel