Simon Elgersma vs Esper Van Baar
Simon Elgersma (26, CM, NED) and Esper Van Baar (27, FM, NED) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Van Baar leads the classical series 2–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2200 and 2187, the Elo model gives Elgersma a 45% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2200 vs 2187 (Δ +13)
With Simon Elgersma as white
45% Simon24% draw31% Esper
With Esper Van Baar as white
34% Simon25% draw41% Esper
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Simon Elgersma | Esper Van Baar | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2200 | 2187 |
| Peak rating | 2263 · Jul 2018 | 2305 · Nov 2017 |
| Peak age | 18 | 18 |
| World rank now | #8,164 | #8,858 |
| World rank peak | #5,480 | #4,579 |
| Federation rank now | #274 | #300 |
| Games (career, STD) | 587 | 607 |
| Months active | 155 | 154 |
| % white wins | 46% | 40% |
| % black wins | 34% | 33% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2140 | 2147 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 1 | 31 |
Best Win
Simon Elgersma
Esper Van Baar
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).
Simon Elgersma
Esper Van Baar