Loek Van Wely vs Arthur De Winter
Loek Van Wely (54, GM, NED) and Arthur De Winter (18, IM, NED) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Van Wely leads the classical series 1–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2625 and 2455, the Elo model gives Van Wely a 68% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2625 vs 2455 (Δ +170)
With Loek Van Wely as white
68% Loek18% draw15% Arthur
With Arthur De Winter as white
58% Loek21% draw21% Arthur
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Loek Van Wely | Arthur De Winter | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2625+4 | 2455-4 |
| Peak rating | 2714 · Oct 2001 | 2462 · May 2025 |
| Peak age | 29 | 17 |
| World rank now | #107 | #963 |
| World rank peak | #10 | #904 |
| Federation rank now | #3 | #27 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,359 | 463 |
| Months active | 219 | 93 |
| % white wins | 55% | 55% |
| % black wins | 46% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2610 | 2435 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 118 | 91 |
Best Win
Loek Van Wely
Arthur De Winter
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).
Loek Van Wely
Arthur De Winter