Thierry Penson vs Stefan Docx
Thierry Penson (71, BEL) and Stefan Docx (52, IM, BEL) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Docx leads the classical series 3–1 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2143 and 2328, the Elo model gives Docx a 61% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2143 vs 2328 (Δ -185)
With Thierry Penson as white
20% Thierry19% draw61% Stefan
With Stefan Docx as white
14% Thierry16% draw70% Stefan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Thierry Penson | Stefan Docx | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2143 | 2328 |
| Peak rating | 2268 · Jan 2001 | 2491 · Jul 2014 |
| Peak age | 46 | 40 |
| World rank now | #11,778 | #3,254 |
| World rank peak | #7,183 | #839 |
| Federation rank now | #137 | #30 |
| Games (career, STD) | 459 | 793 |
| Months active | 218 | 218 |
| % white wins | 49% | 55% |
| % black wins | 46% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2149 | 2255 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 62 | 98 |
Best Win
Thierry Penson
Stefan Docx
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Thierry Penson
Stefan Docx