Friso Nijboer vs Ruud Janssen
Friso Nijboer (61, GM, NED) and Ruud Janssen (47, GM, NED) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Janssen leads the classical series 3–2 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2418 and 2462, the Elo model gives Janssen a 37% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2418 vs 2462 (Δ -44)
With Friso Nijboer as white
34% Friso29% draw37% Ruud
With Ruud Janssen as white
27% Friso24% draw49% Ruud
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Friso Nijboer | Ruud Janssen | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2418 | 2462 |
| Peak rating | 2641 · Oct 2006 | 2536 · Jan 2020 |
| Peak age | 41 | 41 |
| World rank now | #1,389 | #896 |
| World rank peak | #68 | #501 |
| Federation rank now | #39 | #25 |
| Games (career, STD) | 948 | 441 |
| Months active | 218 | 218 |
| % white wins | 46% | 54% |
| % black wins | 40% | 40% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2286 | 2517 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 39 | 5 |
Best Win
Friso Nijboer
Ruud Janssen
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Friso Nijboer
Ruud Janssen