Joey Grochal vs Thomas Beerdsen
Joey Grochal (40, FM, NED) and Thomas Beerdsen (28, GM, NED) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Beerdsen leads the classical series 1–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2253 and 2518, the Elo model gives Beerdsen a 71% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2253 vs 2518 (Δ -265)
With Joey Grochal as white
13% Joey16% draw71% Thomas
With Thomas Beerdsen as white
8% Joey14% draw78% Thomas
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Joey Grochal | Thomas Beerdsen | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2253-7 | 2518-6 |
| Peak rating | 2335 · Apr 2020 | 2538 · Jun 2025 |
| Peak age | 34 | 27 |
| World rank now | #5,700 | #471 |
| World rank peak | #3,326 | #391 |
| Federation rank now | #194 | #15 |
| Games (career, STD) | 644 | 1,690 |
| Months active | 194 | 181 |
| % white wins | 54% | 57% |
| % black wins | 51% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2255 | 2485 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 146 | 195 |
Best Win
Joey Grochal
Thomas Beerdsen
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).
Joey Grochal
Thomas Beerdsen