Geert Van der Stricht vs Thibaut Vandenbussche
Geert Van der Stricht (54, IM, BEL) and Thibaut Vandenbussche (39, IM, BEL) have met 9 times in classical OTB. Vandenbussche leads the classical series 5–0 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2274 and 2397, the Elo model gives Vandenbussche a 51% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2274 vs 2397 (Δ -123)
With Geert Van der Stricht as white
26% Geert23% draw51% Thibaut
With Thibaut Vandenbussche as white
19% Geert19% draw62% Thibaut
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Geert Van der Stricht | Thibaut Vandenbussche | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2274+1 | 2397-16 |
| Peak rating | 2468 · Oct 2003 | 2461 · Aug 2024 |
| Peak age | 31 | 37 |
| World rank now | #4,931 | #1,732 |
| World rank peak | #865 | #944 |
| Federation rank now | #50 | #9 |
| Games (career, STD) | 715 | 776 |
| Months active | 217 | 210 |
| % white wins | 41% | 50% |
| % black wins | 32% | 40% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2220 | 2365 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 34 | 72 |
Best Win
Geert Van der Stricht
Thibaut Vandenbussche
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).
Geert Van der Stricht
Thibaut Vandenbussche