Niels Stijve vs Nicos Doetsch-Thaler
Niels Stijve (21, SUI) and Nicos Doetsch-Thaler (20, SUI) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Stijve leads the classical series 3–2 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2058 and 2016, the Elo model gives Stijve a 51% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2058 vs 2016 (Δ +42)
With Niels Stijve as white
51% Niels20% draw29% Nicos
With Nicos Doetsch-Thaler as white
39% Niels24% draw37% Nicos
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Niels Stijve | Nicos Doetsch-Thaler | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2058 | 2016 |
| Peak rating | 2148 · Apr 2023 | 2053 · Nov 2024 |
| Peak age | 18 | 18 |
| World rank now | #19,772 | #25,102 |
| World rank peak | #11,116 | #18,920 |
| Federation rank now | #273 | #380 |
| Games (career, STD) | 707 | 234 |
| Months active | 137 | 119 |
| % white wins | 48% | 53% |
| % black wins | 41% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2061 | 2041 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 81 | 9 |
Best Win
Niels Stijve
Nicos Doetsch-Thaler
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).
Niels Stijve
Nicos Doetsch-Thaler