Kobe Smeets vs Noah Ritzerveld
Kobe Smeets (18, FM, NED) and Noah Ritzerveld (14, FM, NED) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Smeets leads the classical series 2–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2338 and 2212, the Elo model gives Smeets a 62% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2338 vs 2212 (Δ +126)
With Kobe Smeets as white
62% Kobe18% draw19% Noah
With Noah Ritzerveld as white
52% Kobe22% draw26% Noah
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Kobe Smeets | Noah Ritzerveld | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2338+23 | 2212+7 |
| Peak rating | 2383 · Apr 2025 | 2327 · Jul 2025 |
| Peak age | 17 | 13 |
| World rank now | #2,991 | #7,539 |
| World rank peak | #2,052 | #3,255 |
| Federation rank now | #90 | #251 |
| Games (career, STD) | 439 | 357 |
| Months active | 94 | 44 |
| % white wins | 57% | 57% |
| % black wins | 51% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2319 | 2246 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 148 | 174 |
Best Win
Kobe Smeets
Noah Ritzerveld
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).
Kobe Smeets
Noah Ritzerveld