Alexander Schmidlechner vs Michael Gruber
Alexander Schmidlechner (51, FM, AUT) and Michael Gruber (46, AUT) have met 7 times in classical OTB. Schmidlechner leads the classical series 3–0 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2156 and 2119, the Elo model gives Schmidlechner a 49% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2156 vs 2119 (Δ +37)
With Alexander Schmidlechner as white
49% Alexander22% draw29% Michael
With Michael Gruber as white
37% Alexander26% draw37% Michael
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexander Schmidlechner | Michael Gruber | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2156 | 2119 |
| Peak rating | 2304 · Sep 2012 | 2235 · Sep 2014 |
| Peak age | 37 | 34 |
| World rank now | #10,843 | #13,697 |
| World rank peak | #4,701 | #7,846 |
| Federation rank now | #208 | #282 |
| Games (career, STD) | 498 | 410 |
| Months active | 218 | 213 |
| % white wins | 36% | 39% |
| % black wins | 33% | 34% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2185 | 2112 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 19 | 17 |
Best Win
Alexander Schmidlechner
Michael Gruber
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alexander Schmidlechner
Michael Gruber