GER · 60 yrs · K=20 · Peak 1948 (Mar 2024, includes FIDE’s rating adjustment)
Best performance: 2126 at Lichtenrader Herbst 20009(Best of 2009)
Classical rating
1922
FIDE’s November 2026 list. No rated games since, so the live rating is the same.
On FIDE’s list since Jul 2004
How live ratings are calculated
Rating History · Classical
Classical rating 1937 to 1922 over the last 12 months; peak 1948 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 | 1922, -7, 7 games | 1902, 0, 0 games | 1780, 0, 0 games |
| Oct 2026 | 1929, 0, 0 games | 1902, 0, 0 games | 1780, 0, 0 games |
| Sep 2026 | 1929, 0, 0 games | 1902, 0, 0 games | 1780, 0, 0 games |
| Aug 2026 | 1929, 0, 0 games | 1902, 0, 0 games | 1780, 0, 0 games |
| Jul 2026 | 1929, 0, 0 games | 1902, -21, 6 games | 1780, 0, 0 games |
| Jun 2026 | 1929, 0, 0 games | 1923, 0, 0 games | 1780, 0, 0 games |
| May 2026 | 1929, 0, 0 games | 1923, 0, 0 games | 1780, 0, 0 games |
| Apr 2026 | 1929, -8, 5 games | 1923, 0, 0 games | 1780, 0, 0 games |
| Mar 2026 | 1937, 0, 0 games | 1923, 0, 0 games | 1780, 0, 0 games |
| Feb 2026 | 1937, 0, 0 games | 1923, 0, 0 games | 1780, 0, 0 games |
| Jan 2026 | 1937, 0, 0 games | 1923, 0, 0 games | 1780, 0, 0 games |
| Dec 2025 | 1937, 0, 0 games | 1923, 0, 0 games | 1780, 0, 0 games |
Form · Classical
Longest unbeaten run in 2026: 3 games, Mar 27 – Mar 28.
From 65 classical games on record, the latest on Oct 4.
No rated classical games this rating periodsince the NOV26 list (Nov 1, 2026)
| Show games | Last played | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 4. Albrecht-Beer-Turnier GeraOct 1 – Oct 4TPR 1881 | 4/7 |
The live rating moves only when new rated games are played. Until then it matches the published rating.
Best wins · Classical
From 58 rated classical games against rated opponents, 2007–2026
| # | Opponent | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1, | Alex Rempeli, Jul 2021 · 3. Bamberg-Open 2021 A-Turnier | , 2124 |
| 2, | Heinrich Burger, Oct 2009 · Lichtenrader Herbst 20009 | , 2069 |
| 3, | Bernd Muskewitz, Oct 2009 · Lichtenrader Herbst 20009 | , 2013 |
| 4, | Markus Herrmann, Oct 2009 · Lichtenrader Herbst 20009 | , 1979 |
| 5, | Fabrizio Grassi, Oct 2009 · Lichtenrader Herbst 20009 | , 1974 |
| 6, | Marco Huels, Oct 2016 · Lichtenrader Herbst 2016 | , 1969 |
| 7, | Hannelore Neumeyer, Mar 2026 · Deutsche Schach-Amateurmeisterschaft 2025-2026 Q6 C | , 1955 |
| 8, | Mikkel Gauno Ostergaard, Oct 2009 · Lichtenrader Herbst 20009 | , 1904 |
| 9, | Rene Werner, Mar 2026 · Deutsche Schach-Amateurmeisterschaft 2025-2026 Q6 C | , 1873 |
| 10, | Tobias Sklorz, Aug 2024 · Lichtenberger Sommer 2024 | , 1843 |
| # | Opponent | Overall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1, | IM Stefan Fruebing, Highest-rated meeting: Dec 2017 · 11. Internationales Winteropen | , 0/1 | , 2409 |
| 2, | IM Jacek Stachanczyk, Highest-rated meeting: Oct 2009 · Lichtenrader Herbst 20009 | , 0/1 | , 2212 |
| 3, | Martin Gebigke, Highest-rated meeting: May 2007 · Unicorn-Open 2007 | , ½/1 | , 2181 |
| 4, | Felix Noetzel, Highest-rated meeting: Aug 2024 · Lichtenberger Sommer 2024 | , 0/2 | , 2168 |
| 5, | Thomas Guenther, Highest-rated meeting: May 2007 · Unicorn-Open 2007 | , 0/1 | , 2151 |
| 6, | Daniel Ahmed, Highest-rated meeting: Oct 2026 · 4. Albrecht-Beer-Turnier Gera | , 0/1 | , 2142 |
| 7, | FM Thomas Heuer, Highest-rated meeting: Oct 2016 · Lichtenrader Herbst 2016 | , ½/1 | , 2127 |
| 8, | Alex Rempeli, Highest-rated meeting: Jul 2021 · 3. Bamberg-Open 2021 A-Turnier | , 1/1 | , 2124 |
| 9, | WFM Olga Hincu, Highest-rated meeting: Oct 2016 · Lichtenrader Herbst 2016 | , 0/1 | , 2122 |
| 10, | Frank Niehaus, Highest-rated meeting: Aug 2024 · Lichtenberger Sommer 2024 | , 0/1 | , 2120 |
Performance rating by year
| Year | Games | Score | Avg opp | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 | 6½ | 1851 | 1880 |
| 2024 | 8 | 4 | 1896 | 1896 |
| 2021 | 6 | 1½ | 2045 | 1852 |
| 2017 | 7 | 4 | 1860 | 1910 |
| 2016 | 9 | 5½ | 1870 | 1950 |
| 2011 | 5 | 2 | 1900 | 1828 |
| 2009 | 8 | 5 | 2031 | 2126 |
| 2007 | 3 | ½ | 2132 | 1859 |
Games count in the month they were played. Each month and year is one performance rating over all of its rated games.
- Oct 2026Swissfederation sourceBest of 2026Score 4/7Opp avg 1831Start 1929
- Mar 2026Swissfederation source#2 in 2026Score 2½/5Opp avg 1877Start 1937
- Aug 2024Swissfederation sourceBest of 2024Score 5/9Opp avg 1896Start 1948
- Jul – Aug 2021Swissfederation sourceBest of 2021Score 1½/6Opp avg 2045Start 1925
- Dec 2017Swissfederation sourceBest of 2017Score 4/7Opp avg 1860Start 1929
- Oct 2016Swissfederation sourceBest of 2016Score 5½/9Opp avg 1870Start 1916
- Dec 2011Swissfederation sourceBest of 2011Score 3½/7Opp avg 1900Start 1939
- Oct 2009Swissfederation sourceBest of 2009Score 6/9Opp avg 2031Start 1874
- 4. Albrecht-Beer-Turnier Gera · Oct 2026 · 4/7
- Deutsche Schach-Amateurmeisterschaft 2025-2026 Q6 C · Mar 2026 · 2½/5
- Lichtenberger Sommer 2024 · Aug 2024 · 5/9
- 3. Bamberg-Open 2021 A-Turnier · Jul – Aug 2021 · 1½/6
- 11. Internationales Winteropen · Dec 2017 · 4/7
- Lichtenrader Herbst 2016 · Oct 2016 · 5½/9
- 5.Internat. Winter-Open · Dec 2011 · 3½/7
- Lichtenrader Herbst 20009 · Oct 2009 · 6/9
- Unicorn-Open 2007 · May 2007 · 2½/6
World
- #=43859WFM Dr. Anita Just1922.0
- #=43859Sean M Lightbown1922.0
- #=43859Guenter Idaczek1922.0
- #=43859Gert Byhan1922.0
- #=43859Werner Kraus1922.0
Germany
- #=4923Bernhard Jehle1922.0
- #=4923WFM Dr. Anita Just1922.0
- #=4923Guenter Idaczek1922.0
- #=4923Gert Byhan1922.0
- #=4923Werner Kraus1922.0
Live rating: FIDE’s November list plus every rated game played since. Not affiliated with FIDE.