Roel Hamblok vs Gertjan Verhaeren
Roel Hamblok (38, FM, BEL) and Gertjan Verhaeren (39, BEL) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Hamblok leads the classical series 2–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2211 and 2143, the Elo model gives Hamblok a 54% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2211 vs 2143 (Δ +68)
With Roel Hamblok as white
54% Roel20% draw25% Gertjan
With Gertjan Verhaeren as white
43% Roel24% draw33% Gertjan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Roel Hamblok | Gertjan Verhaeren | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2211-5 | 2143 |
| Peak rating | 2320 · Feb 2017 | 2152 · Feb 2026 |
| Peak age | 29 | 39 |
| World rank now | #7,583 | #11,778 |
| World rank peak | #4,241 | #11,179 |
| Federation rank now | #87 | #137 |
| Games (career, STD) | 952 | 489 |
| Months active | 198 | 191 |
| % white wins | 52% | 51% |
| % black wins | 43% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2157 | 2168 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 35 | 63 |
Best Win
Roel Hamblok
Gertjan Verhaeren
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 Hamblok
Gertjan Verhaeren