Roy Schoemans vs Mathias Philipsen
Roy Schoemans (43, BEL) and Mathias Philipsen (34, FM, BEL) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Schoemans leads the classical series 3–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2201 and 2260, the Elo model gives Philipsen a 41% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2201 vs 2260 (Δ -59)
With Roy Schoemans as white
34% Roy25% draw41% Mathias
With Mathias Philipsen as white
26% Roy21% draw53% Mathias
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Roy Schoemans | Mathias Philipsen | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2201 | 2260 |
| Peak rating | 2267 · Feb 2017 | 2319 · Dec 2025 |
| Peak age | 34 | 33 |
| World rank now | #8,115 | #5,437 |
| World rank peak | #5,658 | #3,468 |
| Federation rank now | #94 | #55 |
| Games (career, STD) | 337 | 348 |
| Months active | 204 | 173 |
| % white wins | 44% | 52% |
| % black wins | 35% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2126 | 2242 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 9 | 36 |
Best Win
Roy Schoemans
Mathias Philipsen
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Roy Schoemans
Mathias Philipsen