Thierry Penson vs Robert Schuermans
Thierry Penson (71, BEL) and Robert Schuermans (76, BEL) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 2143 and 2037, the Elo model gives Penson a 60% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2143 vs 2037 (Δ +106)
With Thierry Penson as white
60% Thierry18% draw22% Robert
With Robert Schuermans as white
49% Thierry21% draw29% Robert
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Thierry Penson | Robert Schuermans | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2143-9 | 2037+21 |
| Peak rating | 2268 · Jan 2001 | 2277 · Apr 2007 |
| Peak age | 46 | 57 |
| World rank now | #11,778 | #22,294 |
| World rank peak | #7,183 | #7,377 |
| Federation rank now | #137 | #272 |
| Games (career, STD) | 459 | 1,263 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 49% | 53% |
| % black wins | 46% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2149 | 2032 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 62 | 88 |
Best Win
Thierry Penson
Robert Schuermans
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (11)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Thierry Penson
Robert Schuermans