GER · 45 yrs · K=20 · Peak 1974 (Jul 2011)
Best performance: 2016 at 16. Reutlinger Open(Best of 2011)
Classical rating
1929
FIDE’s November 2026 list. No rated games since, so the live rating is the same.
On FIDE’s list since Jul 2009
How live ratings are calculated
Rating History · Classical
Classical rating 1940 to 1929 over the last 12 months; peak 1974 in July 2011.
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 | 1929, -11, 7 games | 1911, 0, 0 games |
| Oct 2026 | 1940, 0, 0 games | 1911, 0, 0 games |
| Sep 2026 | 1940, 0, 0 games | 1911, 0, 0 games |
| Aug 2026 | 1940, 0, 0 games | 1911, 0, 0 games |
| Jul 2026 | 1940, 0, 0 games | 1911, 0, 0 games |
| Jun 2026 | 1940, 0, 0 games | 1911, 0, 0 games |
| May 2026 | 1940, 0, 0 games | 1911, 0, 0 games |
| Apr 2026 | 1940, 0, 0 games | 1911, 0, 0 games |
| Mar 2026 | 1940, 0, 0 games | 1911, 0, 0 games |
| Feb 2026 | 1940, 0, 0 games | 1911, 0, 0 games |
| Jan 2026 | 1940, 0, 0 games | 1911, 0, 0 games |
| Dec 2025 | 1940, 0, 0 games | 1911, 0, 0 games |
Form · Classical
Unbeaten in the last 3 games (3 draws), since Oct 3. That is the longest unbeaten run of 2026.
From 80 classical games on record, the latest on Oct 4.
No rated classical games this rating periodsince the NOV26 list (Nov 1, 2026)
| Last played | Score | |
|---|---|---|
| Open Mallorca Amateur S2400 2026Oct 2 – Oct 4TPR 1888 | 3/7 |
The live rating moves only when new rated games are played. Until then it matches the published rating.
Best wins · Classical
From 59 rated classical games against rated opponents, 2008–2026
| # | Opponent | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1, | WFM Shanshan Wang, Apr 2024 · FE Sardinia World Chess - B | , 1966 |
| 2, | Jeremie Konopka, Jul 2013 · FE 5 Ischia isola verde - B | , 1964 |
| 3, | Abaz Podbicanin, May 2009 · 14. Reutlinger Open | , 1941 |
| 4, | Tim Hafensteiner, Jan 2016 · 6.Claus-Koepke-Gedaechtnispokal | , 1895 |
| 5, | Lena Mader, May 2010 · 25. Internat. Hasslocher Schachtage B | , 1892 |
| 6, | Martin Wasserrab, Jan 2016 · 6.Claus-Koepke-Gedaechtnispokal | , 1877 |
| 7, | Martin Pietzka, Jun 2011 · 16. Reutlinger Open | , 1863 |
| 8, | Reinhard Hennrich, May 2009 · 14. Reutlinger Open | , 1856 |
| 9, | Alexander Rueger, Oct 2026 · Open Mallorca Amateur S2400 2026 | , 1822 |
| 9, | Klaus-Peter Grasmeyer, May 2012 · 7.Ried-Open | , 1822 |
| # | Opponent | Overall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1, | FM Josef Gheng, Highest-rated meeting: Jun 2011 · 16. Reutlinger Open | , 0/1 | , 2348 |
| 2, | Hendrik Tabatt, Highest-rated meeting: Oct 2010 · 7.Wormser Nibelungenopen | , 0/1 | , 2343 |
| 3, | Matthias Vettel, Highest-rated meeting: May 2012 · 7.Ried-Open | , 0/1 | , 2299 |
| 4, | Boris Latzke, Highest-rated meeting: Jun 2011 · 16. Reutlinger Open | , 0/1 | , 2267 |
| 5, | Volker Schneider, Highest-rated meeting: Jul 2011 · 3.Rheinland-Pfalz open | , 0/1 | , 2253 |
| 6, | Parwis Nabavi, Highest-rated meeting: May 2012 · 7.Ried-Open | , 0/1 | , 2212 |
| 7, | Adolfo Diaz Nunez, Highest-rated meeting: Oct 2026 · Open Mallorca Amateur S2400 2026 | , ½/1 | , 2206 |
| 8, | Andreas Kessler, Highest-rated meeting: Jul 2011 · 3.Rheinland-Pfalz open | , 0/1 | , 2176 |
| 9, | Prof. Dr Bernhard Koppenhoefer, Highest-rated meeting: May 2009 · 14. Reutlinger Open | , 0/1 | , 2151 |
| 10, | Maik Naundorf, Highest-rated meeting: Jul 2011 · 3.Rheinland-Pfalz open | , 0/1 | , 2145 |
Performance rating by year
| Year | Games | Score | Avg opp | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 3 | 1938 | 1888 |
| 2024 | 9 | 5½ | 1812 | 1892 |
| 2016 | 3 | 3 | 1764 | 2564 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 | 1842 | — |
| 2013 | 8 | 4½ | 1860 | 1903 |
| 2012 | 4 | 1 | 2051 | 1858 |
| 2011 | 11 | 4 | 2016 | 1914 |
| 2010 | 5 | 2½ | 1972 | 1972 |
| 2008 | 5 | 2 | 2024 | 1952 |
Games count in the month they were played. Each month and year is one performance rating over all of its rated games.
- Oct 2026Swisschess-results.comBest of 2026Score 3/7Opp avg 1938Start 1940
- Apr – May 2024Swissfederation sourceBest of 2024Score 5½/9Opp avg 1812Start 1950
- Jul 2013Swissfederation sourceBest of 2013Score 4½/8Opp avg 1860Start 1921
- Open Mallorca Amateur S2400 2026 · Oct 2026 · 3/7
- FE Sardinia World Chess - B · Apr – May 2024 · 5½/9
- 6.Claus-Koepke-Gedaechtnispokal · Jan 2016 · 4/4
- 7. Rheinland-Pfalz-Open · Jun 2015 · 1/4
- FE 5 Ischia isola verde - B · Jul 2013 · 4½/8
- 7.Ried-Open · May 2012 · 3/6
- 3.Rheinland-Pfalz open · Jul 2011 · 3/7
- 16. Reutlinger Open · Jun 2011 · 4/7
- 7.Wormser Nibelungenopen · Oct – Nov 2010 · 4/7
- 25. Internat. Hasslocher Schachtage B · May 2010 · 3/7
- 14. Reutlinger Open · May 2009 · 4½/7
- 13.Reutlinger Open · May 2008 · 4/7
World
- #=42159Niklas Iwanziw1929.0
- #=42159Peter Koenze1929.0
- #=42159Alexander Becker1929.0
- #=42159Aashi Upadhyay1929.0
- #=42159Ujjawal Bansal1929.0
Germany
- #=4748Niklas Iwanziw1929.0
- #=4748Peter Koenze1929.0
- #=4748Alexander Becker1929.0
- #=4748Thomas Maedler1929.0
- #=4748Armin Maier1929.0
Live rating: FIDE’s November list plus every rated game played since. Not affiliated with FIDE.