Sascha Kurt vs Joel Groenewoud
Sascha Kurt (16, FM, NED) and Joel Groenewoud (16, NED) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 2325 and 2084, the Elo model gives Kurt a 76% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2325 vs 2084 (Δ +241)
With Sascha Kurt as white
76% Sascha13% draw10% Joel
With Joel Groenewoud as white
69% Sascha16% draw15% Joel
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sascha Kurt | Joel Groenewoud | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2325+45 | 2084-30 |
| Peak rating | 2336 · Aug 2025 | 2257 · Jul 2025 |
| Peak age | 15 | 15 |
| World rank now | #3,338 | #16,924 |
| World rank peak | #3,021 | #5,418 |
| Federation rank now | #103 | #641 |
| Games (career, STD) | 448 | 238 |
| Months active | 57 | 40 |
| % white wins | 47% | 56% |
| % black wins | 38% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2278 | 2133 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 196 | 108 |
Best Win
Sascha Kurt
Joel Groenewoud
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).
Sascha Kurt
Joel Groenewoud