Rick Lahaye vs Arthur Pijpers
Rick Lahaye (43, NED) and Arthur Pijpers (32, GM, NED) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Lahaye leads the classical series 2–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2387 and 2486, the Elo model gives Pijpers a 47% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2387 vs 2486 (Δ -99)
With Rick Lahaye as white
28% Rick25% draw47% Arthur
With Arthur Pijpers as white
21% Rick21% draw58% Arthur
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Rick Lahaye | Arthur Pijpers | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2387-3 | 2486 |
| Peak rating | 2439 · Dec 2023 | 2500 · Jul 2025 |
| Peak age | 40 | 31 |
| World rank now | #1,913 | #698 |
| World rank peak | #1,251 | #601 |
| Federation rank now | #55 | #21 |
| Games (career, STD) | 425 | 1,262 |
| Months active | 219 | 193 |
| % white wins | 61% | 57% |
| % black wins | 48% | 39% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2361 | 2447 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 51 | 61 |
Best Win
Rick Lahaye
Arthur Pijpers
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).
Rick Lahaye
Arthur Pijpers