Kris Theunissen vs Mathias Philipsen
Kris Theunissen (56, BEL) and Mathias Philipsen (34, FM, BEL) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Philipsen leads the classical series 1–0 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2037 and 2260, the Elo model gives Philipsen a 67% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2037 vs 2260 (Δ -223)
With Kris Theunissen as white
17% Kris16% draw67% Mathias
With Mathias Philipsen as white
12% Kris14% draw75% Mathias
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Kris Theunissen | Mathias Philipsen | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2037 | 2260 |
| Peak rating | 2205 · Jul 2009 | 2319 · Dec 2025 |
| Peak age | 39 | 33 |
| World rank now | #22,293 | #5,437 |
| World rank peak | #9,545 | #3,468 |
| Federation rank now | #272 | #55 |
| Games (career, STD) | 372 | 348 |
| Months active | 218 | 173 |
| % white wins | 48% | 52% |
| % black wins | 41% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2044 | 2242 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 49 | 36 |
Best Win
Kris Theunissen
Mathias Philipsen
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).
Kris Theunissen
Mathias Philipsen