Steven Geirnaert vs Thibaut Vandenbussche
Steven Geirnaert (42, IM, BEL) and Thibaut Vandenbussche (39, IM, BEL) have met 8 times in classical OTB. With current classical ratings of 2406 and 2397, the Elo model gives Geirnaert a 43% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2406 vs 2397 (Δ +9)
With Steven Geirnaert as white
43% Steven26% draw31% Thibaut
With Thibaut Vandenbussche as white
33% Steven27% draw40% Thibaut
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Steven Geirnaert | Thibaut Vandenbussche | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2406+7 | 2397-16 |
| Peak rating | 2466 · Apr 2017 | 2461 · Aug 2024 |
| Peak age | 33 | 37 |
| World rank now | #1,567 | #1,732 |
| World rank peak | #1,096 | #944 |
| Federation rank now | #7 | #9 |
| Games (career, STD) | 817 | 776 |
| Months active | 213 | 210 |
| % white wins | 60% | 50% |
| % black wins | 46% | 40% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2359 | 2365 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 96 | 72 |
Best Win
Steven Geirnaert
Thibaut Vandenbussche
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Steven Geirnaert
Thibaut Vandenbussche