Wouter Ghyselen vs Randy Van Houtte
Wouter Ghyselen (33, BEL) and Randy Van Houtte (35, BEL) have met 9 times in classical OTB. Ghyselen leads the classical series 5–2 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2132 and 2114, the Elo model gives Ghyselen a 46% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2132 vs 2114 (Δ +18)
With Wouter Ghyselen as white
46% Wouter22% draw31% Randy
With Randy Van Houtte as white
35% Wouter25% draw40% Randy
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Wouter Ghyselen | Randy Van Houtte | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2132+3 | 2114 |
| Peak rating | 2168 · Mar 2017 | 2161 · Apr 2024 |
| Peak age | 24 | 33 |
| World rank now | #12,643 | #14,128 |
| World rank peak | #12,643 | #10,015 |
| Federation rank now | #145 | #168 |
| Games (career, STD) | 562 | 524 |
| Months active | 187 | 183 |
| % white wins | 47% | 45% |
| % black wins | 42% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2132 | 2060 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 65 | 27 |
Best Win
Wouter Ghyselen
Randy Van Houtte
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).
Wouter Ghyselen
Randy Van Houtte