Roel Goossens vs Mathias Philipsen
Roel Goossens (40, FM, BEL) and Mathias Philipsen (34, FM, BEL) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Goossens leads the classical series 2–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2377 and 2260, the Elo model gives Goossens a 61% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2377 vs 2260 (Δ +117)
With Roel Goossens as white
61% Roel19% draw20% Mathias
With Mathias Philipsen as white
50% Roel23% draw27% Mathias
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Roel Goossens | Mathias Philipsen | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2377+12 | 2260+4 |
| Peak rating | 2377 · May 2026 | 2319 · Dec 2025 |
| Peak age | 40 | 33 |
| World rank now | #2,094 | #5,437 |
| World rank peak | #2,094 | #3,468 |
| Federation rank now | #14 | #55 |
| Games (career, STD) | 347 | 348 |
| Months active | 190 | 172 |
| % white wins | 47% | 52% |
| % black wins | 35% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2349 | 2242 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 8 | 36 |
Best Win
Roel Goossens
Mathias Philipsen
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).
Roel Goossens
Mathias Philipsen