John T.H. Van der Wiel vs Arthur Pijpers
John T.H. Van der Wiel (67, GM, NED) and Arthur Pijpers (32, GM, NED) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 2371 and 2486, the Elo model gives Pijpers a 49% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2371 vs 2486 (Δ -115)
With John T.H. Van der Wiel as white
27% John24% draw49% Arthur
With Arthur Pijpers as white
20% John20% draw60% Arthur
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| John T.H. Van der Wiel | Arthur Pijpers | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2371-7 | 2486 |
| Peak rating | 2542 · Jan 2004 | 2500 · Jul 2025 |
| Peak age | 45 | 31 |
| World rank now | #2,209 | #698 |
| World rank peak | #322 | #601 |
| Federation rank now | #60 | #21 |
| Games (career, STD) | 398 | 1,262 |
| Months active | 217 | 193 |
| % white wins | 44% | 57% |
| % black wins | 26% | 39% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2309 | 2447 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 9 | 61 |
Best Win
John T.H. Van der Wiel
Arthur Pijpers
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).
John T.H. Van der Wiel
Arthur Pijpers