Jon S Speelman vs Loek Van Wely
Jon S Speelman (70, GM, ENG) and Loek Van Wely (54, GM, NED) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 5 rapid/blitz games. Van Wely leads the classical series 1–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2489 and 2625, the Elo model gives Van Wely a 52% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2489 vs 2625 (Δ -136)
With Jon S Speelman as white
24% Jon23% draw52% Loek
With Loek Van Wely as white
17% Jon20% draw63% Loek
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Jon S Speelman | Loek Van Wely | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2489 | 2625+4 |
| Peak rating | 2604 · Jan 2001 | 2714 · Oct 2001 |
| Peak age | 45 | 29 |
| World rank now | #673 | #107 |
| World rank peak | #89 | #10 |
| Federation rank now | #16 | #3 |
| Games (career, STD) | 348 | 1,359 |
| Months active | 219 | 219 |
| % white wins | 52% | 55% |
| % black wins | 39% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2556 | 2606 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 28 | 116 |
Best Win
Jon S Speelman
Loek Van Wely
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Jon S Speelman
Loek Van Wely