Robin Swinkels vs Arthur Pijpers
Robin Swinkels (37, GM, NED) and Arthur Pijpers (32, GM, NED) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Swinkels leads the classical series 4–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2481 and 2486, the Elo model gives Pijpers a 32% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2481 vs 2486 (Δ -5)
With Robin Swinkels as white
40% Robin28% draw32% Arthur
With Arthur Pijpers as white
31% Robin27% draw42% Arthur
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Robin Swinkels | Arthur Pijpers | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2481-1 | 2486 |
| Peak rating | 2536 · Oct 2013 | 2500 · Jul 2025 |
| Peak age | 24 | 31 |
| World rank now | #733 | #698 |
| World rank peak | #495 | #601 |
| Federation rank now | #22 | #21 |
| Games (career, STD) | 884 | 1,262 |
| Months active | 210 | 193 |
| % white wins | 47% | 57% |
| % black wins | 35% | 39% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2477 | 2447 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 16 | 61 |
Best Win
Robin Swinkels
Arthur Pijpers
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Robin Swinkels
Arthur Pijpers