Matthieu Freeke vs Joey Grochal
Matthieu Freeke (42, FM, NED) and Joey Grochal (40, FM, NED) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Freeke leads the classical series 2–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2286 and 2253, the Elo model gives Freeke a 48% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2286 vs 2253 (Δ +33)
With Matthieu Freeke as white
48% Matthieu23% draw29% Joey
With Joey Grochal as white
36% Matthieu27% draw37% Joey
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Matthieu Freeke | Joey Grochal | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2286+5 | 2253-7 |
| Peak rating | 2378 · Jan 2016 | 2335 · Apr 2020 |
| Peak age | 32 | 34 |
| World rank now | #4,521 | #5,700 |
| World rank peak | #2,690 | #3,326 |
| Federation rank now | #144 | #194 |
| Games (career, STD) | 216 | 644 |
| Months active | 203 | 194 |
| % white wins | 57% | 54% |
| % black wins | 50% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2200 | 2255 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 7 | 146 |
Best Win
Matthieu Freeke
Joey Grochal
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).
Matthieu Freeke
Joey Grochal