GER · 63 yrs · K=20 · Peak 2155 (Jul 2005)
Best performance: 2442 at Deutsche Amateurmeisterschaft 2009/10 Finale B(Best of 2010)
Classical rating
1907
FIDE’s November 2026 list. No rated games since, so the live rating is the same.
On FIDE’s list since Jan 2005
How live ratings are calculated
Rating History · Classical
Classical rating 1956 to 1907 over the last 12 months; peak 2155 in July 2005.
Official rating by month
Each month: the rating, its change from the list before, and the rated games FIDE counted.
| List | Classical | Blitz |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | 1907, 0, 0 games | 1909, 0, 0 games |
| Oct 2026 | 1907, 0, 0 games | 1909, 0, 0 games |
| Sep 2026 | 1907, 0, 0 games | 1909, 0, 0 games |
| Aug 2026 | 1907, 0, 0 games | 1909, 0, 0 games |
| Jul 2026 | 1907, 0, 0 games | 1909, 0, 0 games |
| Jun 2026 | 1907, 0, 0 games | 1909, 0, 0 games |
| May 2026 | 1907, 0, 0 games | 1909, 0, 0 games |
| Apr 2026 | 1907, 0, 0 games | 1909, 0, 0 games |
| Mar 2026 | 1907, 0, 0 games | 1909, 0, 0 games |
| Feb 2026 | 1907, -34, 4 games | 1909, -19, 7 games |
| Jan 2026 | 1941, 0, 0 games | 1928, 0, 0 games |
| Dec 2025 | 1941, -15, 5 games | 1928, 0, 0 games |
Form · Classical
From 243 classical games on record, the latest on Jan 3.
No rated classical games this rating periodsince the NOV26 list (Nov 1, 2026)
| Last played | Score | |
|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Schach-Amateurmeisterschaft 2025-2026 Q3 BJan 2 – Jan 4TPR 1190 | 0/4 |
The live rating moves only when new rated games are played. Until then it matches the published rating.
Best wins · Classical
From 220 rated classical games against rated opponents, 2006–2026
| # | Opponent | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1, | Kai Renner, May 2016 · Ihme-Cup 2016 | , 2208 |
| 2, | Florian Kull, May 2008 · HSK-Post Elo-Open | , 2192 |
| 3, | Harald Kiesel, Sep 2006 · 3. HSK/Post-ELO-Open | , 2187 |
| 4, | FM Juri Ljubarskij, Oct 2010 · Oberliga Nord-West | , 2185 |
| 5, | Wolfgang Block, Oct 2010 · 11.Bad Harzburger Open | , 2182 |
| 5, | Reiner Noack, Sep 2008 · 4.Internationales Lessing-Open | , 2182 |
| 7, | FM Paul Bierenbroodspot, Oct 2011 · Mannschaftsmeisterschaft Oberliga Nord-West | , 2179 |
| 8, | Ernst Heinemann, Oct 2021 · 4. DPI BDO Schach-Open Leer A-Open | , 2168 |
| 9, | Carsten zur Bruegge, Oct 2022 · 5. Schach Open Leer - A Open | , 2151 |
| 10, | Marcel Kyas, Jun 2011 · Kurz-Open Braunschweig | , 2122 |
| # | Opponent | Overall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1, | IM Jonathan Carlstedt, Highest-rated meeting: Jun 2016 · OP 8 Capo d'Orso | , 0/1 | , 2466 |
| 2, | GM Mikhail M Ivanov, Highest-rated meeting: Oct 2007 · 8.Bad Harzburg Open | , 0/1 | , 2453 |
| 3, | IM Jari Reuker, Highest-rated meeting: Oct 2023 · 6. Sparkassen-Schach-Open Leer A-Open | , 0/1 | , 2403 |
| 4, | IM Zoya Schleining, Highest-rated meeting: Jun 2016 · OP 8 Capo d'Orso | , ½/1 | , 2364 |
| 4, | FM Vitali Braun, Highest-rated meeting: Jun 2011 · Kurz-Open Braunschweig | , 0/1 | , 2364 |
| 6, | Jan Woellermann, Highest-rated meeting: Apr 2017 · Ihme-Cup 2017 | , 0/1 | , 2339 |
| 7, | FM Karsten Hansch, Highest-rated meeting: Aug 2021 · 15. Lessing-Open 2021 | , 0/2 | , 2301 |
| 8, | IM Daniel Kopylov, Highest-rated meeting: Oct 2021 · 4. DPI BDO Schach-Open Leer A-Open | , 0/1 | , 2299 |
| 9, | FM Fabian Mueller, Highest-rated meeting: Sep 2008 · 4.Internationales Lessing-Open | , 0/2 | , 2285 |
| 10, | FM Ashote Davtian, Highest-rated meeting: Jun 2011 · Kurz-Open Braunschweig | , 0/1 | , 2279 |
Openings · Classical
From the moves of 10 of 243 classical games on record.
As WhiteOpens 1.Nf3 in 4 of 5 games.
As BlackMeets 1.e4 with 1...c5.
All openings (1 as White, 1 as Black)
| Openings in White games | Games | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Zukertort Opening | 3 | 50% |
2 more games in openings played fewer than 3 times.
Against 1.e4: 1...c5 in 4.
| Openings in Black games | Games | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense | 3 | 33% |
2 more games in openings played fewer than 3 times.
Performance rating by year
| Year | Games | Score | Avg opp | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 0 | 1990 | 1190 |
| 2025 | 5 | 1 | 2073 | 1833 |
| 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1891 | 1848 |
| 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1913 | 1863 |
| 2022 | 6 | 3½ | 2091 | 2148 |
| 2021 | 11 | 5½ | 1973 | 1973 |
| 2019 | 14 | 4½ | 1988 | 1855 |
| 2018 | 14 | 8½ | 1944 | 2024 |
| 2017 | 25 | 14½ | 1980 | 2037 |
| 2016 | 14 | 8½ | 2009 | 2089 |
| 2014 | 5 | 3 | 1938 | 2010 |
| 2011 | 14 | 6 | 2157 | 2107 |
| 2010 | 19 | 12½ | 2081 | 2198 |
| 2009 | 14 | 8 | 1986 | 2036 |
| 2008 | 19 | 10 | 2041 | 2062 |
| 2007 | 11 | 6½ | 2003 | 2068 |
Games count in the month they were played. Each month and year is one performance rating over all of its rated games.
- Jan 2026Swissfederation sourceScore 0/4Opp avg 1990Start 1941
- Oct – Nov 2025Swissfederation sourceBest of 2025Score 2/6Opp avg 2073Start 1956
- Nov 2024Swissfederation sourceBest of 2024Score 3½/5Opp avg 1804Start 1956
- May 2024Swissfederation source#2 in 2024Score ½/4Opp avg 2000Start 1985
- Oct 2023Swissfederation sourceBest of 2023Score 3/7Opp avg 1913Start 2003
- Oct 2022Swissfederation sourceBest of 2022Score 3½/6Opp avg 2091Start 1975
- Oct 2021Swissfederation sourceBest of 2021Score 3/6Opp avg 2002Start 1971
- Deutsche Schach-Amateurmeisterschaft 2025-2026 Q3 B · Jan 2026 · 0/4
- 8. Schach-Open Leer 2025 A-Turnier · Oct – Nov 2025 · 2/6
- 100 Jahre NSV - Jubilaeumsgrandprix 2024 B-Open · Nov 2024 · 3½/5
- Deutsche Schach-Amateurmeisterschaft 2023-2024 Q7 B · May 2024 · ½/4
- 6. Sparkassen-Schach-Open Leer A-Open · Oct 2023 · 3/7
- 5. Schach Open Leer - A Open · Oct 2022 · 3½/6
- 4. DPI BDO Schach-Open Leer A-Open · Oct 2021 · 3/6
- 15. Lessing-Open 2021 · Aug 2021 · 2½/5
- Deutsche Schach-Amateurmeisterschaft 2019-2020 Q2 B · Dec 2019 · 1½/5
- Deutsche Schach-Amateurmeisterschaft 2018-2019 Finale B · May – Jun 2019 · 0/4
- Deutsche Schach-Amateurmeisterschaft 2018-2019 Q4 B · Jan 2019 · 3/5
- 13. Lessing-Open 2018 · Aug 2018 · 2½/5
- Deutsche Schach-Amateurmeisterschaft 2017-2018 Q7 B · Apr 2018 · 3½/5
- Deutsche Schach-Amateurmeisterschaft 2017-2018 Q5 B · Feb 2018 · 3/5
- Deutsche Schach-Amateurmeisterschaft 2017-2018 Q2 B · Nov 2017 · 2½/5
- 12. Lessing-Open 2017 · Sep 2017 · 3/5
- DSAM RAMADA Cup 2016-2017 Final B · Jun 2017 · 2/5
- Ihme-Cup 2017 · Apr 2017 · 3/5
- DSAM RAMADA Cup 2016-2017 T5B · Feb 2017 · 4/5
- OP 8 Capo d'Orso · Jun 2016 · 5/9
- Ihme-Cup 2016 · May 2016 · 3½/5
- Deutsche Amateurmeisterschaft 2014/15 2(6) Gruppe B · Nov 2014 · 3/5
- Oberliga Nord-West 2013/2014 rounds 6 - 7 · Feb 2014 · 0/1
- Oberliga Nord-West 2013/14 rounds 2 - 3 · Nov 2013 · 0/1
- Deutscher Pokal fuer Mannschaften · Mar – Jun 2013 · 0/2
- Oberliga Nord West 2012/2013 · Oct 2012 – Apr 2013 · 3/3
- 8.Internationales Lessing-Open · Sep 2012 · 2/5
- Mannschaftsmeisterschaft Oberliga Nord-West · Oct 2011 – Apr 2012 · 4/9
- Deutsche Amateurmeisterschaft 2011/12 (5) Gruppe A · Feb 2012 · 0/5
- Kurz-Open Braunschweig · Jun 2011 · 4/7
- RAMADA Cup Bruehl Gruppe A · Mar 2011 · 1/4
- 11.Bad Harzburger Open · Oct 2010 · 5/8
- Oberliga Nord-West · Oct 2010 · 4/8
- Deutsche Amateurmeisterschaft 2009/10 Finale B · May 2010 · 4½/5
- Deutsche Amateurmeisterschaft 2009/10 Gruppe B · Feb 2010 · 4/5
- 10.Bad Harzburger Open · Oct 2009 · 4½/8
- 5.Internationales Lessing Open · Sep 2009 · 2½/5
- Deutsche Amateurmeisterschaft B · Feb 2009 · 3½/5
- Deutschland Cup Gruppe 12 · Nov 2008 · 3/6
- 4.Internationales Lessing-Open · Sep 2008 · 2½/5
- HSK-Post Elo-Open · May 2008 · 5/7
- Deutsche Amateurmeisterschaft Gruppe B · Jan 2008 · 2½/5
- 8.Bad Harzburg Open · Oct 2007 · 4½/7
- Lessing Open 2007 · Sep 2007 · 3/5
- 3. HSK/Post-ELO-Open · Sep 2006 · 4/7
- Lessing-Open · Sep 2006 · 1½/5
World
- #=47451Alexey B. Sergeev1907.0
- #=47451Alexander Plotnikov1907.0
- #=47451Stefan Hauernherm1907.0
- #=47451Peter Moehring1907.0
- #=47451Maximilian Maerz1907.0
Germany
- #=5264Mihail Topalov1907.0
- #=5264Valeriia Safonova1907.0
- #=5264Stefan Hauernherm1907.0
- #=5264Peter Moehring1907.0
- #=5264Maximilian Maerz1907.0
Live rating: FIDE’s November list plus every rated game played since. Not affiliated with FIDE.