Nico Zwirs vs Siem Van Dael
Nico Zwirs (32, IM, NED) and Siem Van Dael (22, FM, NED) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Zwirs leads the classical series 5–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2434 and 2336, the Elo model gives Zwirs a 58% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2434 vs 2336 (Δ +98)
With Nico Zwirs as white
58% Nico21% draw21% Siem
With Siem Van Dael as white
47% Nico25% draw29% Siem
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nico Zwirs | Siem Van Dael | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2434+4 | 2336+3 |
| Peak rating | 2494 · May 2024 | 2390 · Aug 2021 |
| Peak age | 30 | 17 |
| World rank now | #1,189 | #3,048 |
| World rank peak | #672 | #2,278 |
| Federation rank now | #33 | #92 |
| Games (career, STD) | 963 | 1,101 |
| Months active | 177 | 140 |
| % white wins | 51% | 50% |
| % black wins | 41% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2404 | 2389 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 83 | 27 |
Best Win
Nico Zwirs
Siem Van Dael
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).
Nico Zwirs
Siem Van Dael