Pieter Claesen vs Daniyal Saiboulatov
Pieter Claesen (55, IM, BEL) and Daniyal Saiboulatov (56, IM, BEL) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Claesen leads the classical series 1–0 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2278 and 2338, the Elo model gives Saiboulatov a 40% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2278 vs 2338 (Δ -60)
With Pieter Claesen as white
33% Pieter26% draw40% Daniyal
With Daniyal Saiboulatov as white
26% Pieter22% draw52% Daniyal
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Pieter Claesen | Daniyal Saiboulatov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2278 | 2338 |
| Peak rating | 2411 · Jan 2001 | 2431 · Jul 2006 |
| Peak age | 30 | 36 |
| World rank now | #4,787 | #2,991 |
| World rank peak | #1,672 | #1,479 |
| Federation rank now | #46 | #25 |
| Games (career, STD) | 317 | 384 |
| Months active | 218 | 216 |
| % white wins | 45% | 46% |
| % black wins | 38% | 33% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2164 | 2300 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 8 | 39 |
Best Win
Pieter Claesen
Daniyal Saiboulatov
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).
Pieter Claesen
Daniyal Saiboulatov