Gorik Cools vs Arben Dardha
Gorik Cools (62, FM, BEL) and Arben Dardha (54, FM, BEL) have met 1 time in classical OTB plus 5 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 2174 and 2254, the Elo model gives Dardha a 44% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2174 vs 2254 (Δ -80)
With Gorik Cools as white
32% Gorik24% draw44% Arben
With Arben Dardha as white
24% Gorik20% draw56% Arben
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Gorik Cools | Arben Dardha | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2174 | 2254-15 |
| Peak rating | 2365 · Oct 2005 | 2360 · Mar 2016 |
| Peak age | 41 | 44 |
| World rank now | #9,653 | #5,680 |
| World rank peak | #3,101 | #3,121 |
| Federation rank now | #107 | #62 |
| Games (career, STD) | 440 | 671 |
| Months active | 217 | 216 |
| % white wins | 60% | 57% |
| % black wins | 51% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2036 | 1927 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 63 | 41 |
Best Win
Gorik Cools
Arben Dardha
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).
Gorik Cools
Arben Dardha