Thomas Beerdsen vs Siem Van Dael
Thomas Beerdsen (28, GM, NED) and Siem Van Dael (22, FM, NED) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Beerdsen leads the classical series 3–1 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2518 and 2336, the Elo model gives Beerdsen a 69% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2518 vs 2336 (Δ +182)
With Thomas Beerdsen as white
69% Thomas17% draw14% Siem
With Siem Van Dael as white
60% Thomas20% draw20% Siem
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Thomas Beerdsen | Siem Van Dael | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2518 | 2336 |
| Peak rating | 2538 · Jun 2025 | 2390 · Aug 2021 |
| Peak age | 27 | 17 |
| World rank now | #471 | #3,048 |
| World rank peak | #391 | #2,278 |
| Federation rank now | #15 | #92 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,690 | 1,101 |
| Months active | 182 | 141 |
| % white wins | 57% | 50% |
| % black wins | 50% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2485 | 2389 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 195 | 27 |
Best Win
Thomas Beerdsen
Siem Van Dael
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Thomas Beerdsen
Siem Van Dael