Thierry Penson vs Robin Butzen
Thierry Penson (71, BEL) and Robin Butzen (25, BEL) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Penson leads the classical series 2–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2143 and 2155, the Elo model gives Butzen a 34% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2143 vs 2155 (Δ -12)
With Thierry Penson as white
41% Thierry25% draw34% Robin
With Robin Butzen as white
32% Thierry23% draw45% Robin
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Thierry Penson | Robin Butzen | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2143-9 | 2155 |
| Peak rating | 2268 · Jan 2001 | 2155 · Apr 2026 |
| Peak age | 46 | 25 |
| World rank now | #11,778 | #10,909 |
| World rank peak | #7,183 | #10,909 |
| Federation rank now | #137 | #126 |
| Games (career, STD) | 459 | 686 |
| Months active | 217 | 141 |
| % white wins | 49% | 48% |
| % black wins | 46% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2149 | 2114 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 62 | 77 |
Best Win
Thierry Penson
Robin Butzen
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Thierry Penson
Robin Butzen