Natan Pirard vs Michiel Vande Ginste
Natan Pirard (24, FM, BEL) and Michiel Vande Ginste (24, BEL) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Pirard leads the classical series 3–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2338 and 2020, the Elo model gives Pirard a 83% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2338 vs 2020 (Δ +318)
With Natan Pirard as white
83% Natan11% draw6% Michiel
With Michiel Vande Ginste as white
77% Natan13% draw10% Michiel
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Natan Pirard | Michiel Vande Ginste | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2338 | 2020 |
| Peak rating | 2346 · Apr 2026 | 2031 · Jan 2026 |
| Peak age | 24 | 24 |
| World rank now | #2,991 | #24,515 |
| World rank peak | #2,804 | #22,391 |
| Federation rank now | #25 | #309 |
| Games (career, STD) | 481 | 371 |
| Months active | 167 | 157 |
| % white wins | 55% | 49% |
| % black wins | 42% | 39% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2329 | 2052 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 43 | 25 |
Best Win
Natan Pirard
Michiel Vande Ginste
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).
Natan Pirard
Michiel Vande Ginste