Herman C. Van Riemsdijk vs Daniel Hanwen Gong
Herman C. Van Riemsdijk (78, IM, BRA) and Daniel Hanwen Gong (23, FM, NZL) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Gong leads the classical series 2–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2237 and 2248, the Elo model gives Gong a 34% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2237 vs 2248 (Δ -11)
With Herman C. Van Riemsdijk as white
41% Herman26% draw34% Daniel
With Daniel Hanwen Gong as white
31% Herman24% draw44% Daniel
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Herman C. Van Riemsdijk | Daniel Hanwen Gong | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2237 | 2248 |
| Peak rating | 2429 · Apr 2007 | 2335 · Feb 2023 |
| Peak age | 59 | 20 |
| World rank now | #6,381 | #5,899 |
| World rank peak | #1,502 | #3,253 |
| Federation rank now | #48 | #5 |
| Games (career, STD) | 759 | 531 |
| Months active | 219 | 155 |
| % white wins | 54% | 59% |
| % black wins | 46% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2041 | 2208 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 47 | 18 |
Best Win
Herman C. Van Riemsdijk
Daniel Hanwen Gong
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).
Herman C. Van Riemsdijk
Daniel Hanwen Gong