Thierry Penson vs Bert Boons
Thierry Penson (71, BEL) and Bert Boons (44, BEL) have met 7 times in classical OTB. Penson leads the classical series 5–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2143 and 2019, the Elo model gives Penson a 63% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2143 vs 2019 (Δ +124)
With Thierry Penson as white
63% Thierry17% draw20% Bert
With Bert Boons as white
52% Thierry20% draw27% Bert
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Thierry Penson | Bert Boons | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2143-9 | 2019-10 |
| Peak rating | 2268 · Jan 2001 | 2044 · Sep 2019 |
| Peak age | 46 | 37 |
| World rank now | #11,778 | #24,656 |
| World rank peak | #7,183 | #19,935 |
| Federation rank now | #137 | #312 |
| Games (career, STD) | 459 | 371 |
| Months active | 217 | 167 |
| % white wins | 49% | 42% |
| % black wins | 46% | 37% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2149 | 1882 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 62 | 40 |
Best Win
Thierry Penson
Bert Boons
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).
Thierry Penson
Bert Boons