Marc Anciaux vs Jean Herman
Marc Anciaux (65, BEL) and Jean Herman (35, FM, BEL) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Herman leads the classical series 2–1 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2031 and 2260, the Elo model gives Herman a 67% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2031 vs 2260 (Δ -229)
With Marc Anciaux as white
17% Marc16% draw67% Jean
With Jean Herman as white
11% Marc13% draw75% Jean
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Marc Anciaux | Jean Herman | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2031+4 | 2260+4 |
| Peak rating | 2209 · Oct 2002 | 2315 · Apr 2018 |
| Peak age | 41 | 27 |
| World rank now | #23,050 | #5,437 |
| World rank peak | #10,108 | #4,468 |
| Federation rank now | #284 | #55 |
| Games (career, STD) | 460 | 555 |
| Months active | 217 | 187 |
| % white wins | 53% | 50% |
| % black wins | 38% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1985 | 2256 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 96 | 11 |
Best Win
Marc Anciaux
Jean Herman
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).
Marc Anciaux
Jean Herman