Natan Pirard vs Thijs De Bock
Natan Pirard (24, FM, BEL) and Thijs De Bock (25, BEL) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Pirard leads the classical series 2–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2338 and 2095, the Elo model gives Pirard a 77% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2338 vs 2095 (Δ +243)
With Natan Pirard as white
77% Natan13% draw10% Thijs
With Thijs De Bock as white
69% Natan16% draw15% Thijs
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Natan Pirard | Thijs De Bock | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2338-8 | 2095 |
| Peak rating | 2346 · Apr 2026 | 2123 · Jan 2026 |
| Peak age | 24 | 25 |
| World rank now | #2,991 | #15,867 |
| World rank peak | #2,804 | #13,339 |
| Federation rank now | #25 | #193 |
| Games (career, STD) | 481 | 595 |
| Months active | 166 | 133 |
| % white wins | 55% | 51% |
| % black wins | 42% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2329 | 2108 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 43 | 14 |
Best Win
Natan Pirard
Thijs De Bock
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).
Natan Pirard
Thijs De Bock