Raoul Kuypers vs Marc Christiane
Raoul Kuypers (62, BEL) and Marc Christiane (77, BEL) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Christiane leads the classical series 3–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1448 and 1552, the Elo model gives Christiane a 52% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1448 vs 1552 (Δ -104)
With Raoul Kuypers as white
33% Raoul15% draw52% Marc
With Marc Christiane as white
25% Raoul13% draw63% Marc
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Raoul Kuypers | Marc Christiane | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1448-32 | 1552 |
| Peak rating | 1596 · Mar 2015 | 1553 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 51 | 75 |
| World rank now | #204,491 | #132,508 |
| World rank peak | #86,610 | #106,049 |
| Federation rank now | #2,903 | #2,200 |
| Games (career, STD) | 390 | 115 |
| Months active | 132 | 127 |
| % white wins | 32% | 37% |
| % black wins | 26% | 29% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1068 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 29 | 0 |
Best Win
Raoul Kuypers
Marc Christiane
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).
Raoul Kuypers
Marc Christiane