Niels Ondersteijn vs Mark Timmermans
Niels Ondersteijn (42, IM, NED) and Mark Timmermans (36, IM, NED) have never met in classical OTB, but played 5 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 9 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2382 and 2418, the Elo model gives Timmermans a 36% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2382 vs 2418 (Δ -36)
With Niels Ondersteijn as white
35% Niels29% draw36% Mark
With Mark Timmermans as white
28% Niels24% draw48% Mark
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Niels Ondersteijn | Mark Timmermans | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2382+15 | 2418+1 |
| Peak rating | 2415 · Jun 2015 | 2418 · May 2026 |
| Peak age | 31 | 36 |
| World rank now | #1,994 | #1,389 |
| World rank peak | #1,832 | #1,389 |
| Federation rank now | #57 | #39 |
| Games (career, STD) | 383 | 329 |
| Months active | 211 | 193 |
| % white wins | 57% | 58% |
| % black wins | 52% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2423 | 2604 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 44 | 44 |
Best Win
Niels Ondersteijn
Mark Timmermans
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).
Niels Ondersteijn
Mark Timmermans