Arik Braun vs Benedict Krause
Arik Braun (38, GM, GER) and Benedict Krause (29, IM, GER) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Braun leads the classical series 1–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2587 and 2420, the Elo model gives Braun a 67% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2587 vs 2420 (Δ +167)
With Arik Braun as white
67% Arik18% draw15% Benedict
With Benedict Krause as white
57% Arik22% draw21% Benedict
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Arik Braun | Benedict Krause | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2587 | 2420-1 |
| Peak rating | 2609 · Feb 2020 | 2458 · Apr 2018 |
| Peak age | 32 | 21 |
| World rank now | #196 | #1,358 |
| World rank peak | #191 | #1,220 |
| Federation rank now | #10 | #92 |
| Games (career, STD) | 603 | 648 |
| Months active | 217 | 177 |
| % white wins | 53% | 54% |
| % black wins | 43% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2668 | 2421 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 6 | 100 |
Best Win
Arik Braun
Benedict Krause
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Arik Braun
Benedict Krause