Stefan Docx vs Joey Grochal
Stefan Docx (52, IM, BEL) and Joey Grochal (40, FM, NED) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Docx leads the classical series 3–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2328 and 2253, the Elo model gives Docx a 55% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2328 vs 2253 (Δ +75)
With Stefan Docx as white
55% Stefan21% draw24% Joey
With Joey Grochal as white
43% Stefan25% draw32% Joey
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Stefan Docx | Joey Grochal | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2328 | 2253 |
| Peak rating | 2491 · Jul 2014 | 2335 · Apr 2020 |
| Peak age | 40 | 34 |
| World rank now | #3,254 | #5,700 |
| World rank peak | #839 | #3,326 |
| Federation rank now | #30 | #194 |
| Games (career, STD) | 793 | 644 |
| Months active | 218 | 195 |
| % white wins | 55% | 54% |
| % black wins | 48% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2255 | 2255 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 98 | 146 |
Best Win
Stefan Docx
Joey Grochal
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).
Stefan Docx
Joey Grochal