Rene Tiggelman vs Joey Grochal
Rene Tiggelman (61, FM, NED) and Joey Grochal (40, FM, NED) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Grochal leads the classical series 2–1 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2179 and 2253, the Elo model gives Grochal a 43% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2179 vs 2253 (Δ -74)
With Rene Tiggelman as white
32% Rene24% draw43% Joey
With Joey Grochal as white
25% Rene20% draw55% Joey
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Rene Tiggelman | Joey Grochal | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2179-8 | 2253-7 |
| Peak rating | 2321 · Jan 2014 | 2335 · Apr 2020 |
| Peak age | 49 | 34 |
| World rank now | #9,332 | #5,700 |
| World rank peak | #4,201 | #3,326 |
| Federation rank now | #328 | #194 |
| Games (career, STD) | 486 | 644 |
| Months active | 217 | 194 |
| % white wins | 51% | 54% |
| % black wins | 40% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2175 | 2255 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 33 | 146 |
Best Win
Rene Tiggelman
Joey Grochal
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).
Rene Tiggelman
Joey Grochal