Robin Butzen vs Tamer Ismail
Robin Butzen (25, BEL) and Tamer Ismail (26, BEL) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Ismail leads the classical series 4–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2155 and 2176, the Elo model gives Ismail a 35% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2155 vs 2176 (Δ -21)
With Robin Butzen as white
39% Robin25% draw35% Tamer
With Tamer Ismail as white
31% Robin23% draw47% Tamer
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Robin Butzen | Tamer Ismail | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2155 | 2176 |
| Peak rating | 2155 · Apr 2026 | 2227 · Feb 2026 |
| Peak age | 25 | 26 |
| World rank now | #10,909 | #9,512 |
| World rank peak | #10,909 | #6,836 |
| Federation rank now | #126 | #106 |
| Games (career, STD) | 686 | 723 |
| Months active | 141 | 179 |
| % white wins | 48% | 48% |
| % black wins | 47% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2114 | 2039 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 77 | 68 |
Best Win
Robin Butzen
Tamer Ismail
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).
Robin Butzen
Tamer Ismail