Friso Nijboer vs Robin Swinkels
Friso Nijboer (61, GM, NED) and Robin Swinkels (37, GM, NED) have met 9 times in classical OTB. Nijboer leads the classical series 3–2 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2418 and 2481, the Elo model gives Swinkels a 40% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2418 vs 2481 (Δ -63)
With Friso Nijboer as white
32% Friso28% draw40% Robin
With Robin Swinkels as white
25% Friso23% draw52% Robin
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Friso Nijboer | Robin Swinkels | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2418+3 | 2481-1 |
| Peak rating | 2641 · Oct 2006 | 2536 · Oct 2013 |
| Peak age | 41 | 24 |
| World rank now | #1,389 | #733 |
| World rank peak | #68 | #495 |
| Federation rank now | #39 | #22 |
| Games (career, STD) | 948 | 884 |
| Months active | 217 | 210 |
| % white wins | 46% | 47% |
| % black wins | 40% | 35% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2286 | 2477 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 39 | 16 |
Best Win
Friso Nijboer
Robin Swinkels
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Friso Nijboer
Robin Swinkels