Rolando Nolte vs Richard Bitoon
Rolando Nolte (54, IM, PHI) and Richard Bitoon (51, GM, PHI) have met 13 times in classical OTB. Bitoon leads with 4 wins to 0, with 9 draws — a 69% draw rate. Their last meeting at 1st Chairman's Cup International Chess Championship saw Bitoon prevail. With current classical ratings of 2259 and 2330, the Elo model gives Bitoon a 42% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2259 vs 2330 (Δ -71)
With Rolando Nolte as white
32% Rolando25% draw42% Richard
With Richard Bitoon as white
25% Rolando21% draw54% Richard
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Rolando Nolte | Richard Bitoon | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2259 | 2330 |
| Peak rating | 2522 · Jul 2008 | 2515 · Nov 2011 |
| Peak age | 36 | 36 |
| World rank now | #5,491 | #3,186 |
| World rank peak | #542 | #675 |
| Federation rank now | #28 | #18 |
| Games (career, STD) | 925 | 915 |
| Months active | 210 | 210 |
| % white wins | 47% | 49% |
| % black wins | 40% | 38% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2192 | 2207 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 62 | 27 |
Best Win
Rolando Nolte
Richard Bitoon
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (13)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Rolando Nolte
Richard Bitoon