Tom Piceu vs Rudolf Meessen
Tom Piceu (48, IM, BEL) and Rudolf Meessen (58, FM, BEL) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Piceu leads the classical series 2–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2273 and 2223, the Elo model gives Piceu a 51% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2273 vs 2223 (Δ +50)
With Tom Piceu as white
51% Tom22% draw27% Rudolf
With Rudolf Meessen as white
39% Tom26% draw35% Rudolf
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Tom Piceu | Rudolf Meessen | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2273+8 | 2223+11 |
| Peak rating | 2416 · Jul 2009 | 2340 · Nov 2009 |
| Peak age | 31 | 41 |
| World rank now | #4,967 | #6,992 |
| World rank peak | #1,803 | #3,182 |
| Federation rank now | #51 | #79 |
| Games (career, STD) | 823 | 730 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 53% | 41% |
| % black wins | 40% | 35% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2215 | 2218 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 44 | 50 |
Best Win
Tom Piceu
Rudolf Meessen
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Tom Piceu
Rudolf Meessen