Marcel Van Herck vs Robin Butzen
Marcel Van Herck (78, BEL) and Robin Butzen (25, BEL) have met 7 times in classical OTB. Butzen leads the classical series 4–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 1998 and 2155, the Elo model gives Butzen a 58% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1998 vs 2155 (Δ -157)
With Marcel Van Herck as white
24% Marcel19% draw58% Robin
With Robin Butzen as white
17% Marcel16% draw67% Robin
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Marcel Van Herck | Robin Butzen | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1998+11 | 2155 |
| Peak rating | 2216 · Jan 2004 | 2155 · Apr 2026 |
| Peak age | 56 | 25 |
| World rank now | #27,829 | #10,909 |
| World rank peak | #11,249 | #10,909 |
| Federation rank now | #367 | #126 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,122 | 686 |
| Months active | 217 | 141 |
| % white wins | 42% | 48% |
| % black wins | 31% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1956 | 2114 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 116 | 77 |
Best Win
Marcel Van Herck
Robin Butzen
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Marcel Van Herck
Robin Butzen