Steven Geirnaert vs Stief Gijsen
Steven Geirnaert (42, IM, BEL) and Stief Gijsen (35, BEL) have met 9 times in classical OTB. Geirnaert leads the classical series 6–2 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2406 and 2168, the Elo model gives Geirnaert a 76% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2406 vs 2168 (Δ +238)
With Steven Geirnaert as white
76% Steven14% draw10% Stief
With Stief Gijsen as white
68% Steven17% draw15% Stief
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Steven Geirnaert | Stief Gijsen | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2406+7 | 2168-10 |
| Peak rating | 2466 · Apr 2017 | 2270 · Dec 2022 |
| Peak age | 33 | 31 |
| World rank now | #1,567 | #10,019 |
| World rank peak | #1,096 | #5,377 |
| Federation rank now | #7 | #113 |
| Games (career, STD) | 817 | 719 |
| Months active | 213 | 197 |
| % white wins | 60% | 49% |
| % black wins | 46% | 40% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2359 | 2016 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 96 | 63 |
Best Win
Steven Geirnaert
Stief Gijsen
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).
Steven Geirnaert
Stief Gijsen