Merijn Van Delft vs Lars Ootes
Merijn Van Delft (47, IM, NED) and Lars Ootes (35, IM, NED) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Van Delft leads the classical series 2–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2358 and 2363, the Elo model gives Ootes a 32% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2358 vs 2363 (Δ -5)
With Merijn Van Delft as white
41% Merijn26% draw32% Lars
With Lars Ootes as white
31% Merijn26% draw43% Lars
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Merijn Van Delft | Lars Ootes | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2358-1 | 2363 |
| Peak rating | 2430 · Jan 2014 | 2422 · May 2016 |
| Peak age | 35 | 25 |
| World rank now | #2,516 | #2,397 |
| World rank peak | #1,539 | #1,702 |
| Federation rank now | #75 | #69 |
| Games (career, STD) | 863 | 681 |
| Months active | 217 | 196 |
| % white wins | 44% | 48% |
| % black wins | 38% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2331 | 2193 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 53 | 30 |
Best Win
Merijn Van Delft
Lars Ootes
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Merijn Van Delft
Lars Ootes