Stefan Kuipers vs Arthur Pijpers
Stefan Kuipers (36, IM, NED) and Arthur Pijpers (32, GM, NED) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Kuipers leads the classical series 4–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2454 and 2486, the Elo model gives Pijpers a 35% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2454 vs 2486 (Δ -32)
With Stefan Kuipers as white
36% Stefan30% draw35% Arthur
With Arthur Pijpers as white
28% Stefan25% draw47% Arthur
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Stefan Kuipers | Arthur Pijpers | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2454 | 2486 |
| Peak rating | 2484 · Jul 2018 | 2500 · Jul 2025 |
| Peak age | 28 | 31 |
| World rank now | #970 | #698 |
| World rank peak | #859 | #601 |
| Federation rank now | #28 | #21 |
| Games (career, STD) | 901 | 1,262 |
| Months active | 201 | 194 |
| % white wins | 47% | 57% |
| % black wins | 40% | 39% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2452 | 2447 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 13 | 61 |
Best Win
Stefan Kuipers
Arthur Pijpers
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Stefan Kuipers
Arthur Pijpers