GER · 75 yrs · K=20 · Peak 2027 (By Apr 2005)
Best performance: 2118 at 62.Unterfraenkische Meisterschaft M2(Best of 2011)
Classical rating
1729
FIDE’s November 2026 list. No rated games since, so the live rating is the same.
On FIDE’s list since Apr 2005
How live ratings are calculated
Rating History · Classical
Classical rating 1749 to 1729 over the last 12 months; peak 2027 by April 2005.
Official rating by month
Each month: the rating, its change from the list before, and the rated games FIDE counted.
| List | Classical | Rapid |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | 1729, 0, 0 games | 1710, 0, 0 games |
| Oct 2026 | 1729, 0, 0 games | 1710, 9 games |
| Sep 2026 | 1729, 0, 0 games | unrated |
| Aug 2026 | 1729, 0, 0 games | unrated |
| Jul 2026 | 1729, 0, 0 games | unrated |
| Jun 2026 | 1729, 0, 0 games | unrated |
| May 2026 | 1729, -10, 7 games | unrated |
| Apr 2026 | 1739, 0, 0 games | unrated |
| Mar 2026 | 1739, 0, 0 games | unrated |
| Feb 2026 | 1739, 0, 0 games | unrated |
| Jan 2026 | 1739, 0, 0 games | unrated |
| Dec 2025 | 1739, -10, 5 games | unrated |
Form · Classical
Longest unbeaten run in 2026: 3 games, Apr 9 – Apr 10.
From 350 classical games on record, the latest on Apr 11.
No rated classical games this rating periodsince the NOV26 list (Nov 1, 2026)
| Last played | Score | |
|---|---|---|
| 75. Unterfraenkische Meisterschaft 2026 AufstiegsturnierApr 6 – Apr 11TPR 1688 | 4½/9 |
The live rating moves only when new rated games are played. Until then it matches the published rating.
Best wins · Classical
From 242 rated classical games against rated opponents, 2007–2026
| # | Opponent | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1, | Stefan Blank, 3 wins, Jun 2009 · 19.Schweinfurter Open | , 2010 |
| 2, | Lutz Sittinger, Apr 2011 · 62.Unterfraenkische Meisterschaft M2 | , 1948 |
| 3, | Michael Wolff, Nov 2008 · Deutschland Cup Gruppe 11 | , 1935 |
| 4, | Dr. Manfred Korth, Jul 2024 · 9. Offene Baden-Wuerttembergische Senioren-Einzelmeisterschaft 2024 | , 1914 |
| 5, | Klaus Powalla, Nov 2008 · Deutschland Cup Gruppe 11 | , 1883 |
| 6, | Uwe Roessner, Apr 2014 · 65. Unterfraenkische Meisterschaften Meisterklasse 2 | , 1863 |
| 7, | Michael Scholz, Apr 2016 · 67. Unterfraenkische Meisterschaft M2 | , 1862 |
| 8, | Franjo Buljovcic, Nov 2015 · Wuerzburg Open 2015 | , 1852 |
| 9, | Helmut Reitz, Apr 2011 · 62.Unterfraenkische Meisterschaft M2 | , 1849 |
| 10, | Gerd Heerlein, Apr 2010 · 61. Unterfranken Meisterschaft M2 | , 1829 |
| # | Opponent | Overall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1, | GM Hagen Poetsch, Highest-rated meeting: Aug 2011 · 23.Wiesbadener Schloss-Open | , 0/1 | , 2403 |
| 2, | FM Harald Golda, Highest-rated meeting: Jun 2011 · 21.Schweinfurter Open | , ½/2 | , 2338 |
| 3, | FM Mads Boe, Highest-rated meeting: Sep 2015 · 26. Internationales Gocher Open 2015 | , 0/1 | , 2309 |
| 4, | FM Richard Scheftlein, Highest-rated meeting: Jan 2023 · Wuerzburger Dreikoenigsopen 2023 | , 0/1 | , 2304 |
| 5, | FM Dr. Norbert Barth, Highest-rated meeting: Jun 2008 · Bayerncup 2008 Nord | , 0/1 | , 2301 |
| 6, | FM Gerald Loew, Highest-rated meeting: Jun 2008 · Bayerncup 2008 Nord | , 0/1 | , 2297 |
| 7, | FM Christian Bussard, Highest-rated meeting: Jun 2019 · 29. Schweinfurt Open | , 0/1 | , 2285 |
| 8, | FM Gerhard Junesch, Highest-rated meeting: Nov 2016 · Wuerzburg Open 2016 | , 0/1 | , 2278 |
| 9, | Michael Schmid, Highest-rated meeting: Jun 2009 · 19.Schweinfurter Open | , 0/1 | , 2223 |
| 10, | Steffen Ranft, Highest-rated meeting: Oct 2009 · 13.Offene Internat.Bayerische Meisterschaft | , ½/1 | , 2219 |
Performance rating by year
| Year | Games | Score | Avg opp | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 3 | 1738 | 1688 |
| 2025 | 15 | 4½ | 1810 | 1661 |
| 2023 | 27 | 8 | 1795 | 1646 |
| 2022 | 20 | 6 | 1686 | 1537 |
| 2019 | 4 | 1½ | 1708 | 1621 |
| 2018 | 18 | 5 | 1840 | 1674 |
| 2017 | 16 | 6½ | 1847 | 1782 |
| 2016 | 23 | 9½ | 1828 | 1763 |
| 2015 | 16 | 6 | 1858 | 1771 |
| 2014 | 19 | 8 | 1932 | 1875 |
| 2013 | 4 | 1½ | 1898 | 1811 |
| 2012 | 6 | 2½ | 1863 | 1806 |
| 2011 | 11 | 6 | 1959 | 1995 |
| 2009 | 22 | 7½ | 1985 | 1868 |
| 2008 | 8 | 2 | 2085 | 1892 |
| 2007 | 2 | ½ | 2064 | — |
Games count in the month they were played. Each month and year is one performance rating over all of its rated games.
- Apr 2026Swissfederation sourceBest of 2026Score 4½/9Opp avg 1738Start 1739
- Oct – Nov 2025Swissfederation sourceBest of 2025Score 3/7Opp avg 1851Start 1765
- Oct 2025Swissfederation source#2 in 2025Score 1½/5Opp avg 1792Start 1765
- May – Jun 2025Swissfederation source#3 in 2025Score 3/7Opp avg 1788Start 1785
- Jul 2024Swissfederation source#2 in 2024Score 4/9Opp avg 1816Start 1790
- Mar 2024Swissfederation sourceBest of 2024Score 5½/9Opp avg 1739Start 1773
- Dec 2023Swissfederation source#5 in 2023Score 2½/7Opp avg 1849Start 1630
- Nov 2023Swissfederation source#2 in 2023Score 2/7Opp avg 1807Start 1631
- 75. Unterfraenkische Meisterschaft 2026 Aufstiegsturnier · Apr 2026 · 4½/9
- 2. Ilmenauer Open 2025 · Oct – Nov 2025 · 3/7
- Sparkassen Open Lautertal 2025 A-Gruppe · Oct 2025 · 1½/5
- 1. offenes Wuerzburg Open · May – Jun 2025 · 3/7
- 9. Offene Baden-Wuerttembergische Senioren-Einzelmeisterschaft 2024 · Jul 2024 · 4/9
- Bezirks-EM Unterfranken 2024 Aufstiegsturnier · Mar 2024 · 5½/9
- 20. Bad-Koenigshofen-Open 2023 · Dec 2023 · 2½/7
- Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open 2023 A · Nov 2023 · 2/7
- 32. Wiesbadener Schlosspark-Open 2023 · Aug 2023 · 2½/7
- Bezirks-EM Unterfranken - Aufstiegsturnier · Apr 2023 · 5/9
- Wuerzburger Dreikoenigsopen 2023 · Jan 2023 · 3/7
- Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open 2022 B · Nov 2022 · 3½/7
- 39. Muensterland-Open · Oct 2022 · 3/9
- 71. Unterfr. Meisterschaft 2022 - M2 · Apr 2022 · 2½/9
- 29. Schweinfurt Open · Jun 2019 · 2½/7
- 10. Korbacher Open A-Turnier · Oct 2018 · 2½/7
- 28. Schweinfurt Open · May – Jun 2018 · 3½/7
- 69. Unterfraenkische Meisterschaften 2018 M2 · Apr 2018 · 2½/9
- Wuerzburg Open 2017 · Nov 2017 · 2½/5
- 27. Schweinfurt Open · Jun 2017 · 4/7
- 68.Unterfraenkische Meisterschaften 2017 M2 · Apr 2017 · 3/9
- Wuerzburg Open 2016 · Nov 2016 · 3/7
- 15. Forchheimer Sparkassen-Open Gruppe B · Oct 2016 · 2/5
- 26. Schweinfurt Open · May 2016 · 3/7
- 67. Unterfraenkische Meisterschaft M2 · Mar – Apr 2016 · 4/9
- Wuerzburg Open 2015 · Nov 2015 · 3½/7
- 26. Internationales Gocher Open 2015 · Sep 2015 · 2/7
- 66. Unterfraenkische Meisterschaft Meisterklasse 2 · Apr 2015 · 4½/9
- 18. Offene Internat. Bayerische Meisterschaft 2014 · Oct – Nov 2014 · 4/9
- 24. Schweinfurt Open 2014 · Jun 2014 · 3½/7
- 65. Unterfraenkische Meisterschaften Meisterklasse 2 · Apr 2014 · 4/9
- 2.Kurz-Open Buchen · Sep 2013 · 2½/5
- 63. Unterfraenkische Meisterschaft Meisterklasse 2 · Apr 2012 · 3/9
- 23.Wiesbadener Schloss-Open · Aug 2011 · 3½/7
- 21.Schweinfurter Open · Jun 2011 · 4/7
- 62.Unterfraenkische Meisterschaft M2 · Apr 2011 · 4½/9
- 11.Bad Harzburger Open · Oct 2010 · 2½/7
- 20.Schweinfurter Open · Jun 2010 · 4/7
- 61. Unterfranken Meisterschaft M2 · Apr 2010 · 4½/9
- 19.Radisson Blu Meisterturnier · Dec 2009 · 1½/7
- 13.Offene Internat.Bayerische Meisterschaft · Oct 2009 · 4½/9
- 19.Schweinfurter Open · Jun 2009 · 4½/7
- 60.Unterfraenkische Meisterschaft M2 · Apr 2009 · 3/8
- Deutschland Cup Gruppe 11 · Nov 2008 · 2½/6
- Bayerncup 2008 Nord · Jun 2008 · ½/5
- 18.Schweinfurter Open · May 2008 · 3½/7
- 17. Schweinfurter Open · May 2007 · 3½/7
World
- #=102430Fernando Jimenez Sola1729.0
- #=102430Jose Garcia Argemi1729.0
- #=102430Thomas Drewes1729.0
- #=102430Dr. Soeren Hader1729.0
- #=102430R Vamsi Krishna1729.0
Germany
- #=9809Ralf Toepfer1729.0
- #=9809Tobias Nils Naumann1729.0
- #=9809Thomas Drewes1729.0
- #=9809Dr. Soeren Hader1729.0
- #=9809Arian Hasanovic1729.0
Live rating: FIDE’s November list plus every rated game played since. Not affiliated with FIDE.