Nils Heldenbergh vs Adrien Anciaux
Nils Heldenbergh (21, BEL) and Adrien Anciaux (21, FM, BEL) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 8 rapid/blitz games. Anciaux leads the classical series 4–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2212 and 2200, the Elo model gives Heldenbergh a 45% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2212 vs 2200 (Δ +12)
With Nils Heldenbergh as white
45% Nils24% draw31% Adrien
With Adrien Anciaux as white
34% Nils25% draw41% Adrien
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nils Heldenbergh | Adrien Anciaux | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2212-10 | 2200+9 |
| Peak rating | 2227 · Feb 2025 | 2321 · Feb 2023 |
| Peak age | 20 | 18 |
| World rank now | #7,539 | #8,164 |
| World rank peak | #6,706 | #3,614 |
| Federation rank now | #86 | #95 |
| Games (career, STD) | 832 | 380 |
| Months active | 136 | 91 |
| % white wins | 50% | 61% |
| % black wins | 48% | 60% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2189 | 2172 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 97 | 93 |
Best Win
Nils Heldenbergh
Adrien Anciaux
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (15)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nils Heldenbergh
Adrien Anciaux