Stefan Kuipers vs Liam Vrolijk
Stefan Kuipers (36, IM, NED) and Liam Vrolijk (24, GM, NED) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Kuipers leads the classical series 3–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2454 and 2517, the Elo model gives Vrolijk a 40% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2454 vs 2517 (Δ -63)
With Stefan Kuipers as white
32% Stefan28% draw40% Liam
With Liam Vrolijk as white
25% Stefan23% draw52% Liam
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Stefan Kuipers | Liam Vrolijk | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2454 | 2517 |
| Peak rating | 2484 · Jul 2018 | 2573 · Jan 2024 |
| Peak age | 28 | 22 |
| World rank now | #970 | #478 |
| World rank peak | #859 | #281 |
| Federation rank now | #28 | #16 |
| Games (career, STD) | 901 | 895 |
| Months active | 201 | 145 |
| % white wins | 47% | 55% |
| % black wins | 40% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2452 | 2482 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 13 | 154 |
Best Win
Stefan Kuipers
Liam Vrolijk
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Stefan Kuipers
Liam Vrolijk