Patrick Boons vs Mark De Smedt
Patrick Boons (49, BEL) and Mark De Smedt (52, BEL) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Boons leads the classical series 2–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2019 and 1954, the Elo model gives Boons a 55% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2019 vs 1954 (Δ +65)
With Patrick Boons as white
55% Patrick19% draw27% Mark
With Mark De Smedt as white
43% Patrick22% draw35% Mark
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Patrick Boons | Mark De Smedt | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2019-1 | 1954-12 |
| Peak rating | 2064 · Nov 2014 | 2005 · Mar 2015 |
| Peak age | 37 | 41 |
| World rank now | #24,656 | #35,853 |
| World rank peak | #21,333 | #29,169 |
| Federation rank now | #312 | #499 |
| Games (career, STD) | 552 | 180 |
| Months active | 199 | 136 |
| % white wins | 40% | 35% |
| % black wins | 42% | 38% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1986 | 1967 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 67 | 50 |
Best Win
Patrick Boons
Mark De Smedt
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).
Patrick Boons
Mark De Smedt