GER · 29 yrs · K=10 · Peak 2412 (Jun 2023)
Best performance: 2460 at NRW-Blitz-Einzelmeisterschaft 2018(Best of 2018)
Blitz rating
2359
FIDE’s November 2026 list. No rated games since, so the live rating is the same.
On FIDE’s list since Aug 2015
How live ratings are calculated
Rating History · Blitz
Blitz rating 2384 to 2359 over the last 12 months; peak 2412 in June 2023.
Official rating by month
Each month: the rating, its change from the list before, and the rated games FIDE counted.
| List | Classical | Rapid | Blitz |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | 2328, -11, 11 games | 2327, 0, 0 games | 2359, 0, 0 games |
| Oct 2026 | 2339, -11, 9 games | 2327, -24, 9 games | 2359, 0, 0 games |
| Sep 2026 | 2350, 0, 0 games | 2351, 0, 0 games | 2359, 0, 0 games |
| Aug 2026 | 2350, 0, 0 games | 2351, 0, 0 games | 2359, -10, 25 games |
| Jul 2026 | 2350, -9, 7 games | 2351, -6, 7 games | 2369, 0, 0 games |
| Jun 2026 | 2359, +3, 7 games | 2357, 0, 0 games | 2369, -5, 9 games |
| May 2026 | 2356, -14, 11 games | 2357, 0, 0 games | 2374, 0, 0 games |
| Apr 2026 | 2370, +5, 12 games | 2357, 0, 0 games | 2374, -9, 28 games |
| Mar 2026 | 2365, -11, 16 games | 2357, 0, 0 games | 2383, -1, 0 games |
| Feb 2026 | 2376, +13, 11 games | 2357, 0, 0 games | 2384, 0, 0 games |
| Jan 2026 | 2363, +5, 12 games | 2357, 0, 0 games | 2384, 0, 0 games |
| Dec 2025 | 2358, -7, 14 games | 2357, 0, 0 games | 2384, 0, 0 games |
Form · Blitz
Unbeaten in the last 3 games (1 win, 2 draws), since Jun 27. Longest unbeaten run in 2026: 8 games, Mar 28 – May 26.
From 335 blitz games on record, the latest on Jun 27.
No rated blitz games this rating periodsince the NOV26 list (Nov 1, 2026)
| Show games | Last played | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 42. Deutsche Mannschaftsmeisterschaft im Blitzschach 2026Jun 27TPR 2327 | 13½/25 |
The live rating moves only when new rated games are played. Until then it matches the published rating.
International Master (FIDE, registered 2026)
Based on events we cover plus the FIDE norm registers of all federations. Norms filed elsewhere may not show up here yet.
Best wins · Blitz
From 305 rated blitz games against rated opponents, 2015–2026
| # | Opponent | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1, | GM Michael Bezold, Dec 2018 · 45. Deutsche Meisterschaft im Blitzschach | , 2553 |
| 2, | IM Thomas Koch, May 2019 · NRW-Blitz-Mannschaftsmeisterschaft 2019 | , 2516 |
| 3, | FM Michael Coenen, May 2017 · NRW-Blitz-Mannschaftsmeisterschaft 2017 | , 2442 |
| 4, | IM Benjamin Tereick, Apr 2016 · NRW Blitz-Mannschaftsmeisterschaft 2016 | , 2435 |
| 5, | IM Dennes Abel, Dec 2018 · 45. Deutsche Meisterschaft im Blitzschach | , 2434 |
| 6, | GM Marco Baldauf, Mar 2026 · 46. Norddeutsche Blitzschach-Mannschaftsmeisterschaft 2026 | , 2432 |
| 7, | FM Isaac Garner, Mar 2026 · 46. Norddeutsche Blitzschach-Mannschaftsmeisterschaft 2026 | , 2426 |
| 8, | IM Torben Knuedel, Jun 2026 · 42. Deutsche Mannschaftsmeisterschaft im Blitzschach 2026 | , 2422 |
| 9, | FM Pascal Barzen, Aug 2020 · 47. Deutsche Meisterschaft im Blitzschach | , 2415 |
| 10, | IM Marcel Harff, 2 wins, May 2023 · NRW-Blitzmannschaftsmeisterschaft 2023 | , 2405 |
Performance rating by year
| Year | Games | Score | Avg opp | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 62 | 39½ | 2219 | 2321 |
| 2025 | 11 | 8½ | 2046 | 2257 |
| 2024 | 11 | 8 | 2024 | 2199 |
| 2023 | 33 | 27 | 2094 | 2356 |
| 2020 | 46 | 27½ | 2341 | 2413 |
| 2019 | 19 | 8 | 2292 | 2235 |
| 2017 | 15 | 8½ | 2308 | 2358 |
| 2016 | 27 | 13½ | 2202 | 2202 |
Games count in the month they were played. Each month and year is one performance rating over all of its rated games.
- Jun 2026Teamfederation source#2 in 2026Score 13½/25Opp avg 2298Start 2369
- Mar 2026Teamfederation sourceBest of 2026Score 20½/29Opp avg 2183Start 2383
- Aug 2025Swissfederation sourceBest of 2025Score 8½/11Opp avg 2046Start 2392
- Nov 2024Swissfederation sourceBest of 2024Score 8/11Opp avg 2024Start 2409
- Nov 2023Swissfederation source#2 in 2023Score 12/13Opp avg 1861Start 2412
- May 2023Teamfederation sourceBest of 2023Score 15/20Opp avg 2246Start 2372
- May 2022Teamfederation source#2 in 2022Score 16/21Opp avg 2130Start 2380
- 42. Deutsche Mannschaftsmeisterschaft im Blitzschach 2026 · Jun 2026 · 13½/25
- DEM-Blitz 2026 UE14 · May 2026 · 6½/9
- 46. Norddeutsche Blitzschach-Mannschaftsmeisterschaft 2026 · Mar 2026 · 20½/29
- 6. Offenes Muensteraner ELO-Blitzschachturnier · Aug 2025 · 8½/11
- BRNO OPEN 2024 D - blitz tournament · Nov 2024 · 8/11
- Teutopokal Blitz November 2023 · Nov 2023 · 12/13
- NRW-Blitzmannschaftsmeisterschaft 2023 · May 2023 · 15/20
- NRW-Blitzmannschaftsmeisterschaft 2022 · May 2022 · 16/21
- Blitz Wachtebeke Winter Open 2022 · Mar 2022 · 9/11
- 47. Deutsche Meisterschaft im Blitzschach · Aug 2020 · 14/29
- NRW-Blitz-Einzelmeisterschaft 2020 · Feb 2020 · 13½/19
- NRW-Blitz-Mannschaftsmeisterschaft 2019 · May 2019 · 9/21
- 45. Deutsche Meisterschaft im Blitzschach · Dec 2018 · 15/31
- NRW-Blitz-Einzelmeisterschaft 2018 · Sep 2018 · 13/19
- NRW-Blitz-Mannschaftsmeisterschaft 2017 · May 2017 · 9½/16
- Blitz ZMDI Open 2016 · Aug 2016 · 5½/9
- NRW Blitz-Mannschaftsmeisterschaft 2016 · Apr 2016 · 10/20
- ZMDI-Blitz zum 24. Dresdner Schachsommer 2015 · Aug 2015 · 7½/11
- CZECH OPEN 2015 - I - blitz tournament · Jul 2015 · 7/11
World
- #1482CM Maksim Ivannikov2359.4
- #=1483IM Michal Luch2359.0
- #=1483IM Jasper Holtel2359.0
- #=1483FM Henning Holinka2359.0
- #=1483GM Aleksej Aleksandrov2359.0
Germany
- #=80IM Ferenc Langheinrich2364.0
- #82FM Roland Ollenberger2362.0
- #=83IM Jasper Holtel2359.0
- #=83FM Henning Holinka2359.0
- #85FM Pascal Brunke2358.0
Live rating: FIDE’s November list plus every rated game played since. Not affiliated with FIDE.