John T.H. Van der Wiel vs Stefan Kuipers
John T.H. Van der Wiel (67, GM, NED) and Stefan Kuipers (36, IM, NED) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Van der Wiel leads the classical series 1–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2371 and 2454, the Elo model gives Kuipers a 44% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2371 vs 2454 (Δ -83)
With John T.H. Van der Wiel as white
30% John26% draw44% Stefan
With Stefan Kuipers as white
23% John22% draw56% Stefan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| John T.H. Van der Wiel | Stefan Kuipers | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2371 | 2454 |
| Peak rating | 2542 · Jan 2004 | 2484 · Jul 2018 |
| Peak age | 45 | 28 |
| World rank now | #2,209 | #970 |
| World rank peak | #322 | #859 |
| Federation rank now | #60 | #28 |
| Games (career, STD) | 398 | 901 |
| Months active | 218 | 201 |
| % white wins | 44% | 47% |
| % black wins | 26% | 40% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2309 | 2452 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 9 | 13 |
Best Win
John T.H. Van der Wiel
Stefan Kuipers
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).
John T.H. Van der Wiel
Stefan Kuipers