Friso Nijboer vs Ali Bitalzadeh
Friso Nijboer (61, GM, NED) and Ali Bitalzadeh (37, IM, NED) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Nijboer leads the classical series 3–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2418 and 2384, the Elo model gives Nijboer a 48% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2418 vs 2384 (Δ +34)
With Friso Nijboer as white
48% Friso24% draw28% Ali
With Ali Bitalzadeh as white
35% Friso29% draw36% Ali
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Friso Nijboer | Ali Bitalzadeh | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2418 | 2384 |
| Peak rating | 2641 · Oct 2006 | 2437 · Sep 2009 |
| Peak age | 41 | 20 |
| World rank now | #1,389 | #2,533 |
| World rank peak | #68 | #1,445 |
| Federation rank now | #39 | #75 |
| Games (career, STD) | 948 | 481 |
| Months active | 218 | 210 |
| % white wins | 46% | 49% |
| % black wins | 40% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2286 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 39 | 9 |
Best Win
Friso Nijboer
Ali Bitalzadeh
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).
Friso Nijboer
Ali Bitalzadeh