Thierry Penson vs Marcel Van Herck
9 classical · 3 rapid/blitz · 12 OTB meetings · Last met Liga Snelschaakkampioenschap Antwerpen 2026 · 27 days ago
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2143 vs 1998 (Δ +145)
With Thierry Penson as white
66% Thierry16% draw18% Marcel
With Marcel Van Herck as white
56% Thierry19% draw25% Marcel
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Thierry Penson | Marcel Van Herck | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2143-9 | 1998+11 |
| Peak rating | 2268 · Jan 2001 | 2216 · Jan 2004 |
| Peak age | 46 | 56 |
| World rank now | #11,778 | #27,829 |
| World rank peak | #7,183 | #11,249 |
| Federation rank now | #137 | #367 |
| Games (career, STD) | 459 | 1,122 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 49% | 42% |
| % black wins | 46% | 31% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2149 | 1962 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 62 | 120 |
Best Win
Thierry Penson
Marcel Van Herck
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Thierry Penson
Marcel Van Herck