Benedict Krause vs Collin Colbow
Benedict Krause (29, IM, GER) and Collin Colbow (21, IM, GER) have never met in classical OTB, but played 7 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 26 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2420 and 2436, the Elo model gives Colbow a 33% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2420 vs 2436 (Δ -16)
With Benedict Krause as white
39% Benedict28% draw33% Collin
With Collin Colbow as white
30% Benedict26% draw44% Collin
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Benedict Krause | Collin Colbow | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2420-1 | 2436-7 |
| Peak rating | 2458 · Apr 2018 | 2455 · Mar 2025 |
| Peak age | 21 | 20 |
| World rank now | #1,358 | #1,166 |
| World rank peak | #1,220 | #985 |
| Federation rank now | #92 | #71 |
| Games (career, STD) | 648 | 813 |
| Months active | 177 | 136 |
| % white wins | 54% | 49% |
| % black wins | 44% | 40% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2421 | 2439 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 100 | 72 |
Best Win
Benedict Krause
Collin Colbow
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).
Benedict Krause
Collin Colbow