Loek Van Wely vs Benjamin Bok
Loek Van Wely (54, GM, NED) and Benjamin Bok (31, GM, NED) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Van Wely leads the classical series 2–1 (6 draws). With current classical ratings of 2625 and 2560, 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: 2625 vs 2560 (Δ +65)
With Loek Van Wely as white
52% Loek23% draw24% Benjamin
With Benjamin Bok as white
40% Loek28% draw32% Benjamin
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Loek Van Wely | Benjamin Bok | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2625+4 | 2560 |
| Peak rating | 2714 · Oct 2001 | 2645 · Jul 2019 |
| Peak age | 29 | 24 |
| World rank now | #107 | #263 |
| World rank peak | #10 | #114 |
| Federation rank now | #3 | #9 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,359 | 1,489 |
| Months active | 219 | 191 |
| % white wins | 55% | 51% |
| % black wins | 46% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2610 | 2509 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 118 | 145 |
Best Win
Loek Van Wely
Benjamin Bok
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (13)
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
Benjamin Bok