Loek Van Wely vs Jan Smeets
Loek Van Wely (54, GM, NED) and Jan Smeets (41, GM, NED) have met 8 times in classical OTB. Smeets leads the classical series 1–0 (7 draws). With current classical ratings of 2625 and 2564, 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 2564 (Δ +61)
With Loek Van Wely as white
52% Loek24% draw25% Jan
With Jan Smeets as white
40% Loek28% draw32% Jan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Loek Van Wely | Jan Smeets | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2625+4 | 2564 |
| Peak rating | 2714 · Oct 2001 | 2669 · Jul 2010 |
| Peak age | 29 | 25 |
| World rank now | #107 | #254 |
| World rank peak | #10 | #66 |
| Federation rank now | #3 | #8 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,359 | 678 |
| Months active | 219 | 217 |
| % white wins | 55% | 53% |
| % black wins | 46% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2607 | 2538 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 117 | 89 |
Best Win
Loek Van Wely
Jan Smeets
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).
Loek Van Wely
Jan Smeets