Robert Schuermans vs Stief Gijsen
Robert Schuermans (76, BEL) and Stief Gijsen (35, BEL) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Schuermans leads the classical series 3–2 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2037 and 2168, the Elo model gives Gijsen a 53% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2037 vs 2168 (Δ -131)
With Robert Schuermans as white
27% Robert20% draw53% Stief
With Stief Gijsen as white
19% Robert17% draw64% Stief
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Robert Schuermans | Stief Gijsen | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2037+21 | 2168-10 |
| Peak rating | 2277 · Apr 2007 | 2270 · Dec 2022 |
| Peak age | 57 | 31 |
| World rank now | #22,294 | #10,019 |
| World rank peak | #7,377 | #5,377 |
| Federation rank now | #272 | #113 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,263 | 719 |
| Months active | 217 | 197 |
| % white wins | 53% | 49% |
| % black wins | 46% | 40% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2032 | 2016 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 88 | 63 |
Best Win
Robert Schuermans
Stief Gijsen
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).
Robert Schuermans
Stief Gijsen