Erik De Coninck vs Wessel Van Kessel
Erik De Coninck (26, BEL) and Wessel Van Kessel (32, BEL) have met 7 times in classical OTB. Van Kessel leads the classical series 4–2 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2087 and 2112, the Elo model gives Van Kessel a 36% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2087 vs 2112 (Δ -25)
With Erik De Coninck as white
39% Erik25% draw36% Wessel
With Wessel Van Kessel as white
31% Erik22% draw48% Wessel
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Erik De Coninck | Wessel Van Kessel | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2087 | 2112 |
| Peak rating | 2087 · May 2026 | 2196 · Nov 2021 |
| Peak age | 26 | 27 |
| World rank now | #16,613 | #14,297 |
| World rank peak | #16,612 | #9,092 |
| Federation rank now | #208 | #172 |
| Games (career, STD) | 518 | 486 |
| Months active | 161 | 172 |
| % white wins | 51% | 53% |
| % black wins | 46% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2109 | 2133 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 55 | 47 |
Best Win
Erik De Coninck
Wessel Van Kessel
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).
Erik De Coninck
Wessel Van Kessel