Roland Bezuidenhout vs Willem Van Der Westhuizen
Roland Bezuidenhout (29, FM, RSA) and Willem Van Der Westhuizen (43, RSA) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Van Der Westhuizen leads the classical series 1–0 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2293 and 2116, the Elo model gives Bezuidenhout a 69% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2293 vs 2116 (Δ +177)
With Roland Bezuidenhout as white
69% Roland16% draw15% Willem
With Willem Van Der Westhuizen as white
60% Roland19% draw21% Willem
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Roland Bezuidenhout | Willem Van Der Westhuizen | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2293+3 | 2116 |
| Peak rating | 2311 · Mar 2025 | 2116 · Nov 2017 |
| Peak age | 28 | 34 |
| World rank now | #4,322 | #16,656 |
| World rank peak | #3,708 | #16,656 |
| Federation rank now | #4 | #20 |
| Games (career, STD) | 624 | 115 |
| Months active | 180 | 165 |
| % white wins | 47% | 49% |
| % black wins | 44% | 37% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2287 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 30 | 0 |
Best Win
Roland Bezuidenhout
Willem Van Der Westhuizen
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).
Roland Bezuidenhout
Willem Van Der Westhuizen