Alexander Donchenko vs Matthias Bluebaum
Alexander Donchenko (28, GM, GER) and Matthias Bluebaum (29, GM, GER) have met 15 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 3–3 with 9 draws — a 60% draw rate. Their last meeting at FIDE World Cup 2025 saw Donchenko prevail. With current classical ratings of 2645 and 2694, the Elo model gives Bluebaum a 38% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2645 vs 2694 (Δ -49)
With Alexander Donchenko as white
34% Alexander29% draw38% Matthias
With Matthias Bluebaum as white
26% Alexander24% draw50% Matthias
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexander Donchenko | Matthias Bluebaum | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2645+3 | 2694-1 |
| Peak rating | 2684 · Aug 2023 | 2698 · Mar 2026 |
| Peak age | 25 | 29 |
| World rank now | #72 | #37 |
| World rank peak | #49 | #32 |
| Federation rank now | #3 | #2 |
| Games (career, STD) | 2,374 | 1,561 |
| Months active | 189 | 186 |
| % white wins | 52% | 48% |
| % black wins | 44% | 37% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2645 | 2696 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 186 | 114 |
Best Win
Alexander Donchenko
Matthias Bluebaum
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (22)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alexander Donchenko
Matthias Bluebaum