Kobe Smeets vs Polle Van Arendonk
Kobe Smeets (18, FM, NED) and Polle Van Arendonk (18, NED) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Smeets leads the classical series 2–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2338 and 2068, the Elo model gives Smeets a 79% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2338 vs 2068 (Δ +270)
With Kobe Smeets as white
79% Kobe12% draw9% Polle
With Polle Van Arendonk as white
72% Kobe15% draw13% Polle
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Kobe Smeets | Polle Van Arendonk | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2338+23 | 2068+8 |
| Peak rating | 2383 · Apr 2025 | 2105 · Jul 2025 |
| Peak age | 17 | 17 |
| World rank now | #2,991 | #18,654 |
| World rank peak | #2,052 | #14,505 |
| Federation rank now | #90 | #722 |
| Games (career, STD) | 439 | 113 |
| Months active | 94 | 84 |
| % white wins | 57% | 45% |
| % black wins | 51% | 41% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2319 | 2076 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 148 | 38 |
Best Win
Kobe Smeets
Polle Van Arendonk
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Kobe Smeets
Polle Van Arendonk