Arno Zude vs Helmut Kaulfuss
Arno Zude (62, IM, GER) and Helmut Kaulfuss (80, GER) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Zude leads the classical series 4–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2291 and 2122, the Elo model gives Zude a 68% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2291 vs 2122 (Δ +169)
With Arno Zude as white
68% Arno16% draw16% Helmut
With Helmut Kaulfuss as white
59% Arno19% draw22% Helmut
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Arno Zude | Helmut Kaulfuss | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2291 | 2122 |
| Peak rating | 2475 · Apr 2009 | 2251 · Oct 2002 |
| Peak age | 45 | 56 |
| World rank now | #4,394 | #15,563 |
| World rank peak | #988 | #8,520 |
| Federation rank now | #388 | #1,912 |
| Games (career, STD) | 730 | 195 |
| Months active | 218 | 218 |
| % white wins | 52% | 48% |
| % black wins | 46% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2224 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 27 | 0 |
Best Win
Arno Zude
Helmut Kaulfuss
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).
Arno Zude
Helmut Kaulfuss