GER · 55 yrs · K=20 · Peak 2307 (Sep 2017)
Best performance: 2309 at Blitzturnier im Dresdner Schachsommer 2017(Best of 2017)
Blitz rating
2176
FIDE’s November 2026 list. No rated games since, so the live rating is the same.
On FIDE’s list since Aug 2017
How live ratings are calculated
Rating History · Blitz
Blitz rating 2146 to 2176 over the last 12 months; peak 2307 in September 2017.
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 | 2171, 0, 0 games | 2282, 0, 0 games | 2176, 0, 0 games |
| Oct 2026 | 2171, 0, 0 games | 2282, 0, 0 games | 2176, 0, 0 games |
| Sep 2026 | 2171, +15, 6 games | 2282, 0, 0 games | 2176, +30, 11 games |
| Aug 2026 | 2156, -26, 5 games | 2282, 0, 0 games | 2146, 0, 0 games |
| Jul 2026 | 2182, 0, 0 games | 2282, 0, 0 games | 2146, 0, 0 games |
| Jun 2026 | 2182, +13, 3 games | 2282, 0, 0 games | 2146, 0, 0 games |
| May 2026 | 2169, +3, 9 games | 2282, 0, 0 games | 2146, 0, 0 games |
| Apr 2026 | 2166, -20, 4 games | 2282, 0, 0 games | 2146, 0, 0 games |
| Mar 2026 | 2186, 0, 0 games | 2282, 0, 0 games | 2146, 0, 0 games |
| Feb 2026 | 2186, +5, 4 games | 2282, 0, 0 games | 2146, 0, 0 games |
| Jan 2026 | 2181, +7, 2 games | 2282, 0, 0 games | 2146, 0, 0 games |
| Dec 2025 | 2174, 0, 0 games | 2282, 0, 0 games | 2146, 0, 0 games |
Form · Blitz
Longest unbeaten run in 2026: 6 games, Jul 26.
From 71 blitz games on record, the latest on Jul 26.
No rated blitz games this rating periodsince the NOV26 list (Nov 1, 2026)
| Last played | Score | |
|---|---|---|
| 9. Deutsche Senioren-Blitzmeisterschaft over 50Jul 26TPR 2248 | 7/11 |
The live rating moves only when new rated games are played. Until then it matches the published rating.
IM title progress
Working toward the International Master titleTracked norms: 1 · 9 of 27 games credit
Rating: peak 2347, needs 2400
No outstanding composition requirement
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 67 rated blitz games against rated opponents, 2017–2026
| # | Opponent | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1, | IM Bernd Schneider, Aug 2017 · Blitzturnier im Dresdner Schachsommer 2017 | , 2415 |
| 2, | FM Ralf Mueller, Oct 2021 · 37. Deutsche Mannschaftsmeisterschaft im Blitzschach | , 2293 |
| 3, | FM Felix Hampel, Oct 2021 · 37. Deutsche Mannschaftsmeisterschaft im Blitzschach | , 2288 |
| 4, | FM Sebastian Kesten, Oct 2021 · 37. Deutsche Mannschaftsmeisterschaft im Blitzschach | , 2282 |
| 5, | FM Ivan Ramirez Marin, Jun 2024 · 40. Deutsche Mannschaftsmeisterschaft im Blitzschach 2024 | , 2238 |
| 6, | Daniel Schmitt, Jun 2024 · 40. Deutsche Mannschaftsmeisterschaft im Blitzschach 2024 | , 2155 |
| 7, | FM Dr. Kai Wolter, Jul 2026 · 9. Deutsche Senioren-Blitzmeisterschaft over 50 | , 2135 |
| 8, | FM Enver Berisha, Nov 2019 · European Club Cup 2019 - 4th Blitz Tournament | , 2111 |
| 9, | Felix Braeuer, Aug 2017 · Blitzturnier im Dresdner Schachsommer 2017 | , 2102 |
| 10, | Toralf Rensch, Jul 2026 · 9. Deutsche Senioren-Blitzmeisterschaft over 50 | , 2093 |
Performance rating by year
| Year | Games | Score | Avg opp | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2146 | 2248 |
| 2025 | 9 | 5 | 1830 | 1873 |
| 2024 | 10 | 5½ | 2144 | 2180 |
| 2021 | 19 | 5 | 2324 | 2140 |
| 2017 | 10 | 6 | 2237 | 2309 |
Games count in the month they were played. Each month and year is one performance rating over all of its rated games.
- Jul 2026Swissfederation sourceBest of 2026Score 7/11Opp avg 2146Start 2146
- Aug 2025Swissfederation sourceBest of 2025Score 5/9Opp avg 1830Start 2201
- Jun 2024Teamfederation sourceBest of 2024Score 5½/10Opp avg 2144Start 2199
- Oct 2021Teamfederation sourceBest of 2021Score 5½/21Opp avg 2324Start 2295
- Nov 2019Swissfederation sourceBest of 2019Score 6/9Opp avg 2115Start 2307
- Aug 2017Swissfederation sourceBest of 2017Score 7/11Opp avg 2237Start 2298
- 9. Deutsche Senioren-Blitzmeisterschaft over 50 · Jul 2026 · 7/11
- Adolf Anderssen Memorial 2025 - Blitz · Aug 2025 · 5/9
- 40. Deutsche Mannschaftsmeisterschaft im Blitzschach 2024 · Jun 2024 · 5½/10
- 37. Deutsche Mannschaftsmeisterschaft im Blitzschach · Oct 2021 · 5½/21
- European Club Cup 2019 - 4th Blitz Tournament · Nov 2019 · 6/9
- Blitzturnier im Dresdner Schachsommer 2017 · Aug 2017 · 7/11
World
- #=5233Aleksei Zhuk2176.0
- #=5233FM Joerg Weidemann2176.0
- #=5233FM Hendrik Hoffmann2176.0
- #=5233FM Oliver Uwira2176.0
- #=5233Jere Lindholm2176.0
Germany
- #=407FM Nikita Nechitaylo2176.0
- #=407FM Joerg Weidemann2176.0
- #=407FM Hendrik Hoffmann2176.0
- #=407FM Oliver Uwira2176.0
- #=412Christoph Poelt2175.0
Live rating: FIDE’s November list plus every rated game played since. Not affiliated with FIDE.