Alexander Schmidlechner vs Rainer Bezler
Alexander Schmidlechner (51, FM, AUT) and Rainer Bezler (57, AUT) have met 7 times in classical OTB. Bezler leads the classical series 3–1 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2156 and 2151, the Elo model gives Schmidlechner a 44% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2156 vs 2151 (Δ +5)
With Alexander Schmidlechner as white
44% Alexander24% draw32% Rainer
With Rainer Bezler as white
34% Alexander24% draw42% Rainer
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexander Schmidlechner | Rainer Bezler | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2156 | 2151 |
| Peak rating | 2304 · Sep 2012 | 2292 · Jul 2009 |
| Peak age | 37 | 40 |
| World rank now | #10,843 | #11,178 |
| World rank peak | #4,701 | #4,776 |
| Federation rank now | #208 | #222 |
| Games (career, STD) | 498 | 476 |
| Months active | 218 | 218 |
| % white wins | 36% | 46% |
| % black wins | 33% | 40% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2185 | 2091 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 19 | 12 |
Best Win
Alexander Schmidlechner
Rainer Bezler
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
Rainer Bezler