GER · 67 yrs · K=20 · Peak 2027 (Oct 2005)
Best performance: 2104 at 12.International Neckar-Open A(Best of 2008)
Classical rating
1929
FIDE’s November 2026 list. No rated games since, so the live rating is the same.
On FIDE’s list since Apr 2005 · Inactive on FIDE’s list
How live ratings are calculated
Rating History · Classical
Classical rating unchanged at 1929 over the last 12 months; peak 2027 in October 2005.
Official rating by month
Each month: the rating, its change from the list before, and the rated games FIDE counted.
| List | Classical |
|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | 1929, 0, 0 games |
| Oct 2026 | 1929, 0, 0 games |
| Sep 2026 | 1929, 0, 0 games |
| Aug 2026 | 1929, 0, 0 games |
| Jul 2026 | 1929, 0, 0 games |
| Jun 2026 | 1929, 0, 0 games |
| May 2026 | 1929, 0, 0 games |
| Apr 2026 | 1929, 0, 0 games |
| Mar 2026 | 1929, 0, 0 games |
| Feb 2026 | 1929, 0, 0 games |
| Jan 2026 | 1929, 0, 0 games |
| Dec 2025 | 1929, 0, 0 games |
Form · Classical
Unbeaten in the last 4 games (2 wins, 2 draws), since Sep 2, 2023. Longest unbeaten run in 2026: 2 games, Mar 28 – Mar 29.
From 129 classical games on record, the latest on Mar 29.
No rated classical games this rating periodsince the NOV26 list (Nov 1, 2026)
| Last played | Score | |
|---|---|---|
| 93. Pfälzischer Schachkongress Meisterturnier AMar 27 – Apr 4 | 1½/2 |
The live rating moves only when new rated games are played. Until then it matches the published rating.
Best wins · Classical
From 120 rated classical games against rated opponents, 2007–2023
| # | Opponent | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1, | Martin Leutwyler, Apr 2010 · 14.Internat.Neckar-Open A | , 2232 |
| 2, | Sascha Mareck, Apr 2010 · 14.Internat.Neckar-Open A | , 2176 |
| 3, | Arno Kirchhof, Mar 2008 · 12.International Neckar-Open A | , 2137 |
| 4, | Dieter Hottes, May 2016 · 7. Oeffinger Schachopen | , 2111 |
| 5, | Martin Mendzigall, Apr 2012 · 16.Internat. Neckar-Open 2012 A | , 1932 |
| 6, | Jochen Scheuing, Mar 2013 · 17.Internat. Neckar-Open 2013 A-Open | , 1908 |
| 7, | Ralf Glawe, Apr 2011 · 15.Internat.Neckar-Open 2011 Gruppe A | , 1886 |
| 8, | Paulo Santos, Apr 2012 · 16.Internat. Neckar-Open 2012 A | , 1856 |
| 9, | Andrea Mijatovic, Mar 2008 · 12.International Neckar-Open A | , 1834 |
| 10, | Joachim Trierweiler, Sep 2023 · 2. Schachtage Pfaelzerwald A-Turnier | , 1825 |
| # | Opponent | Overall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1, | GM Daniel Semcesen, Highest-rated meeting: Mar 2008 · 12.International Neckar-Open A | , 0/1 | , 2349 |
| 2, | FM Jonas Wyss, Highest-rated meeting: Apr 2011 · 15.Internat.Neckar-Open 2011 Gruppe A | , 0/1 | , 2340 |
| 3, | IM Dirk Schuh, Highest-rated meeting: Apr 2009 · 13.Internat.Neckar-Open A | , 0/1 | , 2313 |
| 4, | FM Sebastian Gramlich, Highest-rated meeting: Oct 2007 · 2.Bundesliga Sued 2007/08 | , 0/1 | , 2312 |
| 5, | FM Horst Vonthron, Highest-rated meeting: Oct 2007 · 2.Bundesliga Sued 2007/08 | , 0/1 | , 2308 |
| 6, | FM Dr. Joachim Sieglen, Highest-rated meeting: Apr 2012 · 16.Internat. Neckar-Open 2012 A | , ½/1 | , 2300 |
| 6, | FM Dr. Ferdinand Unzicker, Highest-rated meeting: Oct 2007 · 2.Bundesliga Sued 2007/08 | , 0/1 | , 2300 |
| 8, | FM Jochen Schoellmann, Highest-rated meeting: Apr 2009 · 13.Internat.Neckar-Open A | , ½/1 | , 2299 |
| 9, | FM Stephan Bruchmann, Highest-rated meeting: Apr 2012 · 16.Internat. Neckar-Open 2012 A | , 0/1 | , 2298 |
| 10, | IM Dr. Helmut Reefschlaeger, Highest-rated meeting: Oct 2007 · 2.Bundesliga Sued 2007/08 | , 0/1 | , 2297 |
Performance rating by year
| Year | Games | Score | Avg opp | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 13 | 6 | 1762 | 1733 |
| 2019 | 6 | 3 | 1842 | 1842 |
| 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1809 | 1859 |
| 2017 | 7 | 4½ | 1929 | 2031 |
| 2016 | 7 | 5 | 1844 | 2002 |
| 2015 | 5 | 1½ | 1924 | 1775 |
| 2014 | 8 | 5 | 1799 | 1894 |
| 2013 | 9 | 2 | 1946 | 1726 |
| 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2067 | 2024 |
| 2011 | 8 | 3 | 2119 | 2032 |
| 2010 | 9 | 3½ | 2171 | 2091 |
| 2007 | 9 | 1 | 2261 | 1910 |
Games count in the month they were played. Each month and year is one performance rating over all of its rated games.
- Mar – Apr 2026Individualchess-results.comScore 1½/2Start 1929
- Aug – Sep 2023Swissfederation source#2 in 2023Score 3/7Opp avg 1780Start 1915
- May 2023Swissfederation sourceBest of 2023Score 4/7Opp avg 1741Start 1938
- Jun 2019Swissfederation sourceBest of 2019Score 4/7Opp avg 1842Start 1947
- May 2018Swissfederation sourceBest of 2018Score 4/7Opp avg 1809Start 1966
- Jun 2017Swissfederation sourceBest of 2017Score 4½/7Opp avg 1929Start 1949
- May 2016Swissfederation sourceBest of 2016Score 5/7Opp avg 1844Start 1935
- Jun 2015Swissfederation sourceBest of 2015Score 3½/7Opp avg 1924Start 1958
- 93. Pfälzischer Schachkongress Meisterturnier A · Mar – Apr 2026 · 1½/2
- 2. Schachtage Pfaelzerwald A-Turnier · Aug – Sep 2023 · 3/7
- 12. Oeffinger Schachopen · May 2023 · 4/7
- 11. Rheinland-Pfalz-Open · Jun 2019 · 4/7
- 9. Oeffinger Schachopen · May 2018 · 4/7
- 8. Oeffinger Schachopen · Jun 2017 · 4½/7
- 7. Oeffinger Schachopen · May 2016 · 5/7
- 7. Rheinland-Pfalz-Open · Jun 2015 · 3½/7
- 18. Internat. Neckar-Open 2014 B · Apr 2014 · 5/9
- 17.Internat. Neckar-Open 2013 A-Open · Mar 2013 · 2/9
- 16.Internat. Neckar-Open 2012 A · Apr 2012 · 4/9
- 15.Internat.Neckar-Open 2011 Gruppe A · Apr 2011 · 3/8
- 14.Internat.Neckar-Open A · Apr 2010 · 3½/9
- 13.Internat.Neckar-Open A · Apr 2009 · 3½/9
- Oberliga Sued-West · Oct 2008 · 1½/7
- 12.International Neckar-Open A · Mar 2008 · 3½/9
- 2.Bundesliga Sued 2007/08 · Oct 2007 · 1/9
World
- #=111760Fausto Scali1929
- #=111760Thierry Scandella1929
- #=111760Michael Schaum1929
- #=111760Ferdinand Scheffer1929
- #=111760Ruediger Schlenter1929
Germany
- #=13753Thomas Maedler1929
- #=13753Edmund Lomer1929
- #=13753Michael Schaum1929
- #=13753Thomas Hefter1929
- #=13753Adalbert Kutyma1929
Live rating: FIDE’s November list plus every rated game played since. Not affiliated with FIDE.