Thierry Penson vs Stief Gijsen
Thierry Penson (71, BEL) and Stief Gijsen (35, BEL) have met 7 times in classical OTB. Gijsen leads the classical series 4–2 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2143 and 2168, the Elo model gives Gijsen a 36% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2143 vs 2168 (Δ -25)
With Thierry Penson as white
39% Thierry25% draw36% Stief
With Stief Gijsen as white
30% Thierry22% draw47% Stief
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Thierry Penson | Stief Gijsen | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2143-9 | 2168-10 |
| Peak rating | 2268 · Jan 2001 | 2270 · Dec 2022 |
| Peak age | 46 | 31 |
| World rank now | #11,778 | #10,019 |
| World rank peak | #7,183 | #5,377 |
| Federation rank now | #137 | #113 |
| Games (career, STD) | 459 | 719 |
| Months active | 217 | 197 |
| % white wins | 49% | 49% |
| % black wins | 46% | 40% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2149 | 2016 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 62 | 63 |
Best Win
Thierry Penson
Stief Gijsen
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Thierry Penson
Stief Gijsen