GER · 40 yrs · K=20 · Peak 1975 (Mar 2024, includes FIDE’s rating adjustment)
Best performance: 2036 at DSAM Ramada-Cup 2016 4B(Best of 2016)
Classical rating
1966
FIDE’s November 2026 list. No rated games since, so the live rating is the same.
On FIDE’s list since Sep 2012 · Inactive on FIDE’s list
How live ratings are calculated
Rating History · Classical
Official classical rating by month
| List | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | 1966 | 0 |
| Oct 2026 | 1966 | 0 |
| Sep 2026 | 1966 | 0 |
| Aug 2026 | 1966 | 0 |
| Jul 2026 | 1966 | 0 |
| Jun 2026 | 1966 | 0 |
| May 2026 | 1966 | 0 |
| Apr 2026 | 1966 | 0 |
| Mar 2026 | 1966 | 0 |
| Feb 2026 | 1966 | 0 |
| Jan 2026 | 1966 | 0 |
| Dec 2025 | 1966 | 0 |
Form · Classical
From 65 classical games on record, the latest on Aug 18, 2024.
No rated standard games this rating periodsince the NOV26 list (Nov 1, 2026)
| Last played | Score | |
|---|---|---|
| Sparkassen Chess Trophy 2024 A-OpenAug 10, 2024 – Aug 18, 2024TPR 1939 | 3/9 |
The live rating moves only when new rated games are played. Until then it matches the published rating.
Best wins · Classical
From 58 rated classical games against rated opponents, 2008–2024
| # | Opponent | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1, | Christof Koellner, Jun 2023 · Sparkassen Chess Trophy 2023 A-Open | , 2075 |
| 2, | Heinz van Kempen, Feb 2013 · Deutsche Amateurmeisterschaft RAMADA Cup 2012/2013 5B | , 2048 |
| 3, | Wolfgang Petri, Feb 2013 · Deutsche Amateurmeisterschaft RAMADA Cup 2012/2013 5B | , 2015 |
| 4, | Dr. Thomas Hartung, Jul 2012 · Sparkassen-Open A | , 2013 |
| 5, | Thomas Schmidt, Jan 2016 · DSAM Ramada-Cup 2016 4B | , 2011 |
| 6, | Uwe Ritter, Mar 2014 · Deutsche Amateurmeisterschaft RAMADA-Cup 2013/14 5(6) B | , 2005 |
| 7, | Fabian Schaller, Jul 2012 · Sparkassen-Open A | , 1939 |
| 8, | Eric Ahlers, Mar 2011 · RAMADA Cup Bruehl Gruppe C | , 1883 |
| 9, | Dr. Holger Kaesemann, Mar 2011 · RAMADA Cup Bruehl Gruppe C | , 1857 |
| 10, | Klaus Draeger, Mar 2011 · RAMADA Cup Bruehl Gruppe C | , 1828 |
| # | Opponent | Overall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1, | Juergen Moeldner, Highest-rated meeting: Jun 2023 · Sparkassen Chess Trophy 2023 A-Open | , ½/1 | , 2224 |
| 2, | Timo Leonard, Highest-rated meeting: Jun 2023 · Sparkassen Chess Trophy 2023 A-Open | , 0/1 | , 2221 |
| 3, | CM Bjarne Light, Highest-rated meeting: Jul 2016 · VMCG Schachfestival 2016 A-Open | , 0/1 | , 2205 |
| 4, | FM Julius Ohler, Highest-rated meeting: Aug 2024 · Sparkassen Chess Trophy 2024 A-Open | , 0/1 | , 2182 |
| 5, | IM Havard Haug, Highest-rated meeting: Jun 2023 · Sparkassen Chess Trophy 2023 A-Open | , ½/1 | , 2172 |
| 6, | IM Mykola Korchynskyi, Highest-rated meeting: Jul 2023 · Sparkassen Chess Trophy 2023 A-Open | , 0/1 | , 2164 |
| 7, | Michael Ehrke, Highest-rated meeting: Jun 2023 · Sparkassen Chess Trophy 2023 A-Open | , 0/1 | , 2158 |
| 8, | Matthias Budzyn, Highest-rated meeting: Jul 2016 · VMCG Schachfestival 2016 A-Open | , 0/1 | , 2154 |
| 9, | FM Hector Giacomini, Highest-rated meeting: Aug 2024 · Sparkassen Chess Trophy 2024 A-Open | , 0/1 | , 2125 |
| 10, | Lutz Weisskopf, Highest-rated meeting: Jun 2023 · Sparkassen Chess Trophy 2023 A-Open | , ½/1 | , 2106 |
Performance rating by year
| Year | Games | Score | Avg opp | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9 | 3 | 2064 | 1939 |
| 2023 | 9 | 3 | 2141 | 2016 |
| 2016 | 13 | 6½ | 1903 | 1903 |
| 2014 | 5 | 2 | 1960 | 1888 |
| 2013 | 5 | 2½ | 2032 | 2032 |
| 2012 | 13 | 5 | 1958 | 1871 |
| 2011 | 3 | 3 | 1856 | 2656 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 | 2002 | — |
Games count in the month they were played. Each month and year is one performance rating over all of its rated games.
- Aug 2024Swissfederation sourceBest of 2024Score 3/9Opp avg 2064Start 1975
- Jun – Jul 2023Swissfederation sourceBest of 2023Score 3/9Opp avg 2141Start 1943
- Jul 2016Swissfederation source#2 in 2016Score 4/8Opp avg 1820Start 1969
- Jan 2016Swissfederation sourceBest of 2016Score 2½/5Opp avg 2036Start 1944
- Feb – Mar 2014Swissfederation sourceBest of 2014Score 2/5Opp avg 1960Start 1958
- Feb 2013Swissfederation sourceBest of 2013Score 2½/5Opp avg 2032Start 1939
- Feb 2012Swissfederation source#2 in 2012Score 2½/5Opp avg 1850
- Sparkassen Chess Trophy 2024 A-Open · Aug 2024 · 3/9
- Sparkassen Chess Trophy 2023 A-Open · Jun – Jul 2023 · 3/9
- VMCG Schachfestival 2016 A-Open · Jul 2016 · 4/8
- DSAM Ramada-Cup 2016 4B · Jan 2016 · 2½/5
- Deutsche Amateurmeisterschaft RAMADA-Cup 2013/14 5(6) B · Feb – Mar 2014 · 2/5
- Deutsche Amateurmeisterschaft RAMADA Cup 2012/2013 5B · Feb 2013 · 2½/5
- Sparkassen-Open A · Jul 2012 · 2½/8
- Deutsche Amateurmeisterschaft 2011/12 (5) Gruppe C · Feb 2012 · 2½/5
- RAMADA Cup Bruehl Gruppe C · Mar 2011 · 3½/5
- Deutschland Cup Gruppe 7 · Nov 2008 · 2/6
Live rating: FIDE’s November list plus every rated game played since. Not affiliated with FIDE.