Gorik Cools vs Arno Bomans
Gorik Cools (62, FM, BEL) and Arno Bomans (36, FM, BEL) have met 7 times in classical OTB. Cools leads the classical series 3–2 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2174 and 2227, the Elo model gives Bomans a 40% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2174 vs 2227 (Δ -53)
With Gorik Cools as white
35% Gorik25% draw40% Arno
With Arno Bomans as white
27% Gorik21% draw52% Arno
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Gorik Cools | Arno Bomans | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2174 | 2227 |
| Peak rating | 2365 · Oct 2005 | 2298 · Mar 2015 |
| Peak age | 41 | 25 |
| World rank now | #9,654 | #6,809 |
| World rank peak | #3,101 | #5,049 |
| Federation rank now | #107 | #75 |
| Games (career, STD) | 440 | 785 |
| Months active | 218 | 192 |
| % white wins | 60% | 43% |
| % black wins | 51% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2036 | 2396 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 63 | 2 |
Best Win
Gorik Cools
Arno Bomans
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Gorik Cools
Arno Bomans