Dale R. Haessel vs Banerjee Bitan
Dale R. Haessel (58, FM, CAN) and Banerjee Bitan (33, IM, IND) have met 13 times in classical OTB. Bitan leads with 7 wins to 1, with 5 draws — a 38% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2023 Alberta Closed drew. With current classical ratings of 2034 and 2393, the Elo model gives Bitan a 81% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2034 vs 2393 (Δ -359)
With Dale R. Haessel as white
7% Dale12% draw81% Banerjee
With Banerjee Bitan as white
4% Dale10% draw86% Banerjee
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Dale R. Haessel | Banerjee Bitan | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2034+17 | 2393 |
| Peak rating | 2262 · Dec 2015 | 2427 · Aug 2018 |
| Peak age | 47 | 25 |
| World rank now | #22,662 | #1,799 |
| World rank peak | #6,629 | #1,591 |
| Federation rank now | #157 | #107 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,562 | 566 |
| Months active | 217 | 205 |
| % white wins | 53% | 51% |
| % black wins | 48% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1370 | 2493 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 88 | 21 |
Best Win
Dale R. Haessel
Banerjee Bitan
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (14)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Dale R. Haessel
Banerjee Bitan