GER · 34 yrs · K=20 · Peak 1888 (Mar 2024, includes FIDE’s rating adjustment)
Best performance: 1987 at 10. Vellmarer Schachtage A-Open(Best of 2018)
Classical rating
1840
FIDE’s November 2026 list. No rated games since, so the live rating is the same.
On FIDE’s list since Nov 2009 · Inactive on FIDE’s list
How live ratings are calculated
Rating History · Classical
Classical rating unchanged at 1840 over the last 12 months; peak 1888 in March 2024.
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 | 1840, 0, 0 games | 1899, 0, 0 games | 1897, 0, 0 games |
| Oct 2026 | 1840, 0, 0 games | 1899, 0, 0 games | 1897, 0, 0 games |
| Sep 2026 | 1840, 0, 0 games | 1899, 0, 0 games | 1897, 0, 0 games |
| Aug 2026 | 1840, 0, 0 games | 1899, 0, 0 games | 1897, 0, 0 games |
| Jul 2026 | 1840, 0, 0 games | 1899, 0, 0 games | 1897, 0, 0 games |
| Jun 2026 | 1840, 0, 0 games | 1899, 0, 0 games | 1897, 0, 0 games |
| May 2026 | 1840, 0, 0 games | 1899, 0, 0 games | 1897, 0, 0 games |
| Apr 2026 | 1840, 0, 0 games | 1899, 0, 0 games | 1897, 0, 0 games |
| Mar 2026 | 1840, 0, 0 games | 1899, 0, 0 games | 1897, 0, 0 games |
| Feb 2026 | 1840, 0, 0 games | 1899, 0, 0 games | 1897, 0, 0 games |
| Jan 2026 | 1840, 0, 0 games | 1899, 0, 0 games | 1897, 0, 0 games |
| Dec 2025 | 1840, 0, 0 games | 1899, 0, 0 games | 1897, 0, 0 games |
Form · Classical
From 222 classical games on record, the latest on Aug 3, 2025.
No rated classical games this rating periodsince the NOV26 list (Nov 1, 2026)
| Last played | Score | |
|---|---|---|
| 15. Nordhaeuser Schachopen MeisterturnierJul 31, 2025 – Aug 3, 2025TPR 1682 | 2/7 |
The live rating moves only when new rated games are played. Until then it matches the published rating.
Best wins · Classical
From 175 rated classical games against rated opponents, 2008–2025
| # | Opponent | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1, | Wolfgang Just, Jan 2023 · Deutsche Schach-Pokalmeisterschaft fuer Mannschaften 2023 Vorrunde | , 2125 |
| 2, | Richard Zahn, Jul 2018 · 10. Vellmarer Schachtage A-Open | , 2090 |
| 3, | Gerald Pfitzenreuter, Jul 2019 · 11. Vellmarer Schachtage A-Open | , 2049 |
| 4, | Juergen Meyer, Aug 2011 · 20.Apolda Open | , 2048 |
| 5, | Hartmut Hehn, Jul 2018 · 10. Vellmarer Schachtage A-Open | , 2046 |
| 6, | Eckhard Krausse, Jul 2011 · 3. Kasseler Schachtage | , 2016 |
| 7, | Dieter Hein, Jun 2022 · Deutsche Schach-Amateurmeisterschaft 2022 Q2 C | , 1988 |
| 8, | Andre Van der Graaf, Oct 2016 · 8th Korbacher Open A | , 1914 |
| 9, | Michael Domroese, Mar 2018 · Deutsche Schach-Amateurmeisterschaft 2017-2018 Q6 C | , 1906 |
| 10, | Ralf Diele, Mar 2017 · DSAM RAMADA Cup 2016-2017 T6C | , 1897 |
| # | Opponent | Overall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1, | GM Thomas Paehtz, Highest-rated meeting: Aug 2012 · 12.Nordhaeuser Open | , 0/1 | , 2429 |
| 2, | FM Piotr Delekta, Highest-rated meeting: Jul 2011 · 3. Kasseler Schachtage | , 0/1 | , 2260 |
| 3, | Robin Jacobi, Highest-rated meeting: Aug 2025 · 15. Nordhaeuser Schachopen Meisterturnier | , 0/1 | , 2243 |
| 4, | FM Johannes Dorst, Highest-rated meeting: Jul 2018 · 10. Vellmarer Schachtage A-Open | , 0/1 | , 2217 |
| 5, | CM Sebastian Hoffmann, Highest-rated meeting: Jul 2018 · 10. Vellmarer Schachtage A-Open | , 0/1 | , 2174 |
| 6, | WFM Diana Hannes, Highest-rated meeting: Jul 2010 · 10.Nordhaeuser Schach-Open | , 0/1 | , 2169 |
| 7, | Dr. Thomas Pieper, Highest-rated meeting: Mar 2023 · Deutsche Schach-Pokalmeisterschaft fuer Mannschaften 2023 Zwischenrunde | , 0/1 | , 2163 |
| 8, | FM Thomas Henrich, Highest-rated meeting: Oct 2019 · 11. Korbacher Open A-Turnier | , 0/1 | , 2162 |
| 9, | Michael Pollmueller, Highest-rated meeting: Oct 2019 · 11. Korbacher Open A-Turnier | , ½/1 | , 2153 |
| 10, | Andre Schmidt, Highest-rated meeting: Oct 2012 · 4.Korbacher Open A | , 0/1 | , 2126 |
Performance rating by year
| Year | Games | Score | Avg opp | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | 4 | 1942 | 1767 |
| 2023 | 3 | 1½ | 2083 | 2083 |
| 2022 | 15 | 6 | 1774 | 1702 |
| 2019 | 14 | 7½ | 1906 | 1935 |
| 2018 | 16 | 5 | 1984 | 1843 |
| 2017 | 18 | 7 | 1898 | 1818 |
| 2016 | 12 | 5½ | 1923 | 1894 |
| 2015 | 11 | 5 | 1894 | 1858 |
| 2014 | 5 | 1½ | 1818 | 1669 |
| 2012 | 21 | 5 | 1944 | 1742 |
| 2011 | 23 | 6 | 1953 | 1769 |
| 2010 | 8 | 2½ | 1994 | 1853 |
| 2008 | 6 | 1 | 1819 | 1546 |
Games count in the month they were played. Each month and year is one performance rating over all of its rated games.
- Jul – Aug 2025Swissfederation source#2 in 2025Score 2/7Opp avg 1955Start 1869
- Mar 2023Teamfederation sourceScore 0/1Opp avg 2163Start 1816
- Jan 2023Teamfederation sourceScore 1½/2Opp avg 2044Start 1794
- Aug 2022Swissfederation source#3 in 2022Score 1/5Opp avg 1744Start 1855
- Jul 2022Swissfederation source#2 in 2022Score 2/5Opp avg 1806Start 1855
- Jun 2022Swissfederation sourceBest of 2022Score 3/5Opp avg 1772Start 1856
- Oct 2019Swissfederation source#2 in 2019Score 3½/7Opp avg 1895Start 1844
- 15. Nordhaeuser Schachopen Meisterturnier · Jul – Aug 2025 · 2/7
- 35. Staufer-Open A · Jan 2025 · 3/9
- Deutsche Schach-Pokalmeisterschaft fuer Mannschaften 2023 Zwischenrunde · Mar 2023 · 0/1
- Deutsche Schach-Pokalmeisterschaft fuer Mannschaften 2023 Vorrunde · Jan 2023 · 1½/2
- Deutsche Schach-Amateurmeisterschaft 2022 Finale C · Aug 2022 · 1/5
- Deutsche Schach-Amateurmeisterschaft 2022 Q4 C · Jul 2022 · 2/5
- Deutsche Schach-Amateurmeisterschaft 2022 Q2 C · Jun 2022 · 3/5
- 11. Korbacher Open A-Turnier · Oct 2019 · 3½/7
- 11. Vellmarer Schachtage A-Open · Jul 2019 · 4/7
- 10. Guetersloher Sparkassen-Cup A-Gruppe · Aug 2018 · 0/4
- 10. Vellmarer Schachtage A-Open · Jul 2018 · 3/7
- Deutsche Schach-Amateurmeisterschaft 2017-2018 Q6 C · Mar 2018 · 2/5
- 9. Korbacher Open A-Turnier · Oct 2017 · 3/7
- 9. Vellmarer Schachtage A-Open · Jul 2017 · 2/7
- DSAM RAMADA Cup 2016-2017 T6C · Mar – Apr 2017 · 3/5
- 8th Korbacher Open A · Oct 2016 · 3/7
- DSAM Ramada-Cup 2016 6C · Apr 2016 · 2½/5
- 7. Korbacher Open A · Oct – Nov 2015 · 2½/7
- Deutsche Amateurmeisterschaft 2014/15 6(6) Gruppe C · Apr 2015 · 3/5
- Deutsche Amateurmeisterschaft RAMADA-Cup 2013/14 6(6) C · Mar 2014 · 1½/5
- Deutsche Amateurmeisterschaft RAMADA Cup 2012/2013 3C · Dec 2012 · 1½/5
- 4.Korbacher Open A · Oct 2012 · 2/7
- 12.Nordhaeuser Open · Aug 2012 · 3½/7
- 4th International Chess Open in Vellmar - Open A · Jul 2012 · 1/6
- 20.Apolda Open · Aug 2011 · 3/7
- 11.Nordhaeuser Open · Aug 2011 · 3½/7
- 3. Kasseler Schachtage · Jul 2011 · 2/7
- RAMADA Cup Kassel Gruppe C · Apr 2011 · 1½/5
- Vereinsmeisterschaft 2011 Caissa Kassel · Jan 2011 · 2½/6
- SV Caissa Kassel Vereinspokal 2010 · Sep 2010 · 1/3
- 19.Apolda-Open · Aug 2010 · 3/7
- 10.Nordhaeuser Schach-Open · Jul – Aug 2010 · 2/7
- 3.Korbacher Open · Oct 2009 · 1½/7
- 18.Apolda Open · Aug 2009 · 3/7
- Open zur Schach-Olympiade 2008 · Nov 2008 · 2/5
- Hessen Landesklasse Nord · Sep 2008 · 0/2
- 8.Nordhaeuser Schach-Open · Jul 2008 · 2½/7
- Bad Zwesten Open B · Jan 2008 · 3/8
World
- #=174415Tawanda Pondo1840
- #=174415Suleyman Porligil1840
- #=174415Christian Powalla1840
- #=174415Francisco Fadel Pinto Prado1840
- #=174415Prajit K1840
Germany
- #=20128Klaus Blank1840
- #=20128Alexander Ananjew1840
- #=20128Christian Powalla1840
- #=20128Rudolf Krafft1840
- #=20128Janine Leinenbach1840
Live rating: FIDE’s November list plus every rated game played since. Not affiliated with FIDE.