Steven Geirnaert vs Benjamin Decrop
Steven Geirnaert (42, IM, BEL) and Benjamin Decrop (32, FM, BEL) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Geirnaert leads the classical series 3–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2406 and 2270, the Elo model gives Geirnaert a 64% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2406 vs 2270 (Δ +136)
With Steven Geirnaert as white
64% Steven18% draw18% Benjamin
With Benjamin Decrop as white
53% Steven22% draw25% Benjamin
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Steven Geirnaert | Benjamin Decrop | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2406+7 | 2270-25 |
| Peak rating | 2466 · Apr 2017 | 2305 · Jan 2026 |
| Peak age | 33 | 32 |
| World rank now | #1,567 | #5,070 |
| World rank peak | #1,096 | #3,888 |
| Federation rank now | #7 | #52 |
| Games (career, STD) | 817 | 745 |
| Months active | 213 | 185 |
| % white wins | 60% | 46% |
| % black wins | 46% | 38% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2359 | 2296 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 96 | 42 |
Best Win
Steven Geirnaert
Benjamin Decrop
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).
Steven Geirnaert
Benjamin Decrop