Benedict Krause vs Julian Kramer
Benedict Krause (29, IM, GER) and Julian Kramer (29, GM, GER) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Krause leads the classical series 1–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2420 and 2483, the Elo model gives Kramer a 40% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2420 vs 2483 (Δ -63)
With Benedict Krause as white
32% Benedict28% draw40% Julian
With Julian Kramer as white
25% Benedict23% draw52% Julian
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Benedict Krause | Julian Kramer | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2420-1 | 2483+3 |
| Peak rating | 2458 · Apr 2018 | 2503 · Nov 2024 |
| Peak age | 21 | 27 |
| World rank now | #1,358 | #716 |
| World rank peak | #1,220 | #592 |
| Federation rank now | #92 | #36 |
| Games (career, STD) | 648 | 802 |
| Months active | 177 | 174 |
| % white wins | 54% | 46% |
| % black wins | 44% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2421 | 2450 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 100 | 16 |
Best Win
Benedict Krause
Julian Kramer
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).
Benedict Krause
Julian Kramer