Thierry Penson vs Nils De Vos
Thierry Penson (71, BEL) and Nils De Vos (39, BEL) have met 5 times in classical OTB. De Vos leads the classical series 4–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2143 and 2282, the Elo model gives De Vos a 54% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2143 vs 2282 (Δ -139)
With Thierry Penson as white
25% Thierry21% draw54% Nils
With Nils De Vos as white
18% Thierry17% draw64% Nils
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Thierry Penson | Nils De Vos | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2143-9 | 2282+7 |
| Peak rating | 2268 · Jan 2001 | 2289 · Apr 2020 |
| Peak age | 46 | 33 |
| World rank now | #11,778 | #4,644 |
| World rank peak | #7,183 | #4,538 |
| Federation rank now | #137 | #44 |
| Games (career, STD) | 459 | 297 |
| Months active | 217 | 187 |
| % white wins | 49% | 50% |
| % black wins | 46% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2149 | 2324 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 62 | 11 |
Best Win
Thierry Penson
Nils De Vos
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Thierry Penson
Nils De Vos