Stefan Kuipers vs Lars Ootes
Stefan Kuipers (36, IM, NED) and Lars Ootes (35, IM, NED) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Kuipers leads the classical series 1–0 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2454 and 2363, the Elo model gives Kuipers a 57% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2454 vs 2363 (Δ +91)
With Stefan Kuipers as white
57% Stefan21% draw22% Lars
With Lars Ootes as white
45% Stefan25% draw29% Lars
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Stefan Kuipers | Lars Ootes | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2454+5 | 2363 |
| Peak rating | 2484 · Jul 2018 | 2422 · May 2016 |
| Peak age | 28 | 25 |
| World rank now | #970 | #2,397 |
| World rank peak | #859 | #1,702 |
| Federation rank now | #28 | #69 |
| Games (career, STD) | 901 | 681 |
| Months active | 200 | 196 |
| % white wins | 47% | 48% |
| % black wins | 40% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2452 | 2193 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 13 | 30 |
Best Win
Stefan Kuipers
Lars Ootes
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 Kuipers
Lars Ootes