Friso Nijboer vs Merijn Van Delft
Friso Nijboer (61, GM, NED) and Merijn Van Delft (47, IM, NED) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Nijboer leads the classical series 4–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2418 and 2358, the Elo model gives Nijboer a 52% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2418 vs 2358 (Δ +60)
With Friso Nijboer as white
52% Friso23% draw25% Merijn
With Merijn Van Delft as white
40% Friso27% draw33% Merijn
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Friso Nijboer | Merijn Van Delft | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2418 | 2358 |
| Peak rating | 2641 · Oct 2006 | 2430 · Jan 2014 |
| Peak age | 41 | 35 |
| World rank now | #1,389 | #2,516 |
| World rank peak | #68 | #1,539 |
| Federation rank now | #39 | #75 |
| Games (career, STD) | 948 | 863 |
| Months active | 218 | 218 |
| % white wins | 46% | 44% |
| % black wins | 40% | 38% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2286 | 2331 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 39 | 53 |
Best Win
Friso Nijboer
Merijn Van Delft
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Friso Nijboer
Merijn Van Delft