Classical rating
1843
FIDE’s November 2026 list. No rated games since, so the live rating is the same.
On FIDE’s list since May 2026
How live ratings are calculated
Rating History · Classical
Classical rating unchanged at 1843 since May 2026; peak 1843 by May 2026.
Official rating by month
Each month: the rating, its change from the list before, and the rated games FIDE counted.
| List | Classical |
|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | 1843, 0, 0 games |
| Oct 2026 | 1843, 0, 0 games |
| Sep 2026 | 1843, 0, 0 games |
| Aug 2026 | 1843, 0, 0 games |
| Jul 2026 | 1843, 0, 0 games |
| Jun 2026 | 1843, 0, 0 games |
| May 2026 | 1843, 6 games |
Form · Classical
Longest unbeaten run in 2026: 2 games, Apr 3 – Apr 4.
From 46 classical games on record, the latest on Apr 6.
No rated classical games this rating periodsince the NOV26 list (Nov 1, 2026)
| Last played | Score | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Internationale Altenburger Schachtage 2026Apr 3 – Apr 6TPR 1858 | 3/6 |
The live rating moves only when new rated games are played. Until then it matches the published rating.
Best wins · Classical
From 28 rated classical games against rated opponents, 2007–2026
| # | Opponent | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1, | Christof Wulfken, Jan 2009 · 6.Bayer Open | , 2073 |
| 2, | Karl-Heinz Elsweiler, Mar 2012 · 10.BAYER Open | , 1867 |
| 3, | Carsten Klaering, Apr 2026 · 1. Internationale Altenburger Schachtage 2026 | , 1856 |
| 4, | Wolfram Hille, Apr 2026 · 1. Internationale Altenburger Schachtage 2026 | , 1832 |
| 5, | Dietmar Noetzel, Apr 2026 · 1. Internationale Altenburger Schachtage 2026 | , 1755 |
| 6, | Dr. Lutz Dieter Kuenne, Feb 2007 · 1. Schwarzer Baer Open 2007 | , 1562 |
| 7, | Michael Noelle, Aug 2022 · 6. Bayer Sommeropen 2022 | , 1492 |
| # | Opponent | Overall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1, | FM Jefim Rotstein, Highest-rated meeting: Feb 2009 · 6.Bayer Open | , 0/1 | , 2372 |
| 2, | Wolfgang Linhart, Highest-rated meeting: Aug 2010 · Cologne-Chess-Days 2010 | , 0/1 | , 2184 |
| 3, | Maximilian Weimann, Highest-rated meeting: Jan 2011 · 9. Bayer Open | , 0/2 | , 2180 |
| 4, | CM Juergen Wicht, Highest-rated meeting: Jan 2010 · 7. Bayer Open | , 0/1 | , 2147 |
| 5, | Sven Helms, Highest-rated meeting: Feb 2007 · 1. Schwarzer Baer Open 2007 | , 0/1 | , 2117 |
| 6, | Rainer Vater, Highest-rated meeting: Feb 2007 · 1. Schwarzer Baer Open 2007 | , ½/1 | , 2109 |
| 7, | Christof Wulfken, Highest-rated meeting: Jan 2009 · 6.Bayer Open | , 1/1 | , 2073 |
| 8, | Manfred Schober, Highest-rated meeting: Feb 2007 · 1. Schwarzer Baer Open 2007 | , ½/1 | , 2052 |
| 9, | Andreas Schmitz, Highest-rated meeting: Apr 2010 · 7. Bayer Open | , 0/1 | , 2043 |
| 10, | Manfred Friedsam, Highest-rated meeting: Jan 2011 · 9. Bayer Open | , ½/1 | , 2025 |
Performance rating by year
| Year | Games | Score | Avg opp | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 3 | 1858 | 1858 |
| 2022 | 3 | 1½ | 1505 | 1505 |
| 2012 | 3 | 1 | 2003 | 1878 |
| 2011 | 2 | ½ | 2103 | — |
| 2010 | 4 | 0 | 2071 | 1271 |
| 2009 | 3 | 1½ | 2080 | 2080 |
| 2007 | 7 | 2½ | 1953 | 1851 |
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 3/6Opp avg 1858
- 1. Internationale Altenburger Schachtage 2026 · Apr 2026 · 3/6
- 6. Bayer Sommeropen 2022 · Aug 2022 · 2/5
- 10.BAYER Open · Jan – Mar 2012 · 2/4
- 9. Bayer Open · Jan 2011 · 2½/6
- Cologne-Chess-Days 2010 · Aug 2010 · 2½/5
- 7. Bayer Open · Jan – Apr 2010 · 3/6
- 6.Bayer Open · Jan – Apr 2009 · 3/7
- 1. Schwarzer Baer Open 2007 · Feb 2007 · 2½/7
World
- #=64913Raghul Saro S1843.0
- #=64913Hailiang Lu1843.0
- #=64913Thomas Neumann1843.0
- #=64913Peter Sierian1843.0
- #=64913Dr. Peter Meffert1843.0
Germany
- #=6846Arndt Henning Ziegler1843.0
- #=6846Hans Martin Berner1843.0
- #=6846Thomas Neumann1843.0
- #=6846Peter Sierian1843.0
- #=6846Dr. Peter Meffert1843.0
Live rating: FIDE’s November list plus every rated game played since. Not affiliated with FIDE.