Ioshua Bursztyn vs Nils Heldenbergh
Ioshua Bursztyn (25, ARG) and Nils Heldenbergh (21, BEL) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 5 rapid/blitz games. Heldenbergh leads the classical series 3–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1986 and 2212, the Elo model gives Heldenbergh a 67% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1986 vs 2212 (Δ -226)
With Ioshua Bursztyn as white
17% Ioshua16% draw67% Nils
With Nils Heldenbergh as white
12% Ioshua13% draw75% Nils
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ioshua Bursztyn | Nils Heldenbergh | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1986 | 2212 |
| Peak rating | 2001 · Sep 2024 | 2227 · Feb 2025 |
| Peak age | 23 | 20 |
| World rank now | #29,770 | #7,539 |
| World rank peak | #24,872 | #6,706 |
| Federation rank now | #366 | #86 |
| Games (career, STD) | 190 | 832 |
| Months active | 127 | 137 |
| % white wins | 60% | 50% |
| % black wins | 62% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1874 | 2189 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 365 | 97 |
Best Win
Ioshua Bursztyn
Nils Heldenbergh
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).
Ioshua Bursztyn
Nils Heldenbergh