Thibaut Vandenbussche vs Mher Hovhannisyan
Thibaut Vandenbussche (39, IM, BEL) and Mher Hovhannisyan (48, GM, BEL) have met 8 times in classical OTB. Hovhannisyan leads the classical series 4–1 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2397 and 2391, the Elo model gives Vandenbussche a 43% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2397 vs 2391 (Δ +6)
With Thibaut Vandenbussche as white
43% Thibaut26% draw31% Mher
With Mher Hovhannisyan as white
32% Thibaut27% draw41% Mher
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Thibaut Vandenbussche | Mher Hovhannisyan | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2397-16 | 2391 |
| Peak rating | 2461 · Aug 2024 | 2536 · Sep 2014 |
| Peak age | 37 | 36 |
| World rank now | #1,732 | #1,828 |
| World rank peak | #944 | #509 |
| Federation rank now | #9 | #10 |
| Games (career, STD) | 776 | 721 |
| Months active | 210 | 218 |
| % white wins | 50% | 54% |
| % black wins | 40% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2365 | 2399 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 72 | 34 |
Best Win
Thibaut Vandenbussche
Mher Hovhannisyan
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).
Thibaut Vandenbussche
Mher Hovhannisyan