Thierry Penson vs Hanne Goossens
Thierry Penson (71, BEL) and Hanne Goossens (34, WIM, BEL) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Goossens leads the classical series 4–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2143 and 2233, the Elo model gives Goossens a 46% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2143 vs 2233 (Δ -90)
With Thierry Penson as white
31% Thierry23% draw46% Hanne
With Hanne Goossens as white
23% Thierry19% draw58% Hanne
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Thierry Penson | Hanne Goossens | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2143-9 | 2233+30 |
| Peak rating | 2268 · Jan 2001 | 2233 · May 2026 |
| Peak age | 46 | 34 |
| World rank now | #11,778 | #6,553 |
| World rank peak | #7,183 | #6,553 |
| Federation rank now | #137 | #72 |
| Games (career, STD) | 459 | 1,340 |
| Months active | 217 | 192 |
| % white wins | 49% | 47% |
| % black wins | 46% | 41% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2149 | 2176 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 62 | 137 |
Best Win
Thierry Penson
Hanne Goossens
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
Hanne Goossens