Tom Piceu vs Thibaut Vandenbussche
Tom Piceu (48, IM, BEL) and Thibaut Vandenbussche (39, IM, BEL) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Vandenbussche leads the classical series 2–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2273 and 2397, the Elo model gives Vandenbussche 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 2397 (Δ -124)
With Tom Piceu as white
26% Tom23% draw51% Thibaut
With Thibaut Vandenbussche as white
19% Tom19% draw62% Thibaut
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Tom Piceu | Thibaut Vandenbussche | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2273 | 2397 |
| Peak rating | 2416 · Jul 2009 | 2461 · Aug 2024 |
| Peak age | 31 | 37 |
| World rank now | #4,967 | #1,732 |
| World rank peak | #1,803 | #944 |
| Federation rank now | #51 | #9 |
| Games (career, STD) | 823 | 776 |
| Months active | 218 | 211 |
| % white wins | 53% | 50% |
| % black wins | 40% | 40% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2215 | 2384 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 44 | 69 |
Best Win
Tom Piceu
Thibaut Vandenbussche
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
Thibaut Vandenbussche