Bengt Hammar vs Matthias, Dr. Kierzek
Bengt Hammar (84, FM, SWE) and Matthias, Dr. Kierzek (76, GER) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Hammar leads the classical series 1–0 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2099 and 2074, the Elo model gives Hammar a 48% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2099 vs 2074 (Δ +25)
With Bengt Hammar as white
48% Bengt22% draw31% Matthias,
With Matthias, Dr. Kierzek as white
36% Bengt25% draw39% Matthias,
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Bengt Hammar | Matthias, Dr. Kierzek | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2099 | 2074 |
| Peak rating | 2360 · Jan 2001 | 2277 · Jun 2017 |
| Peak age | 59 | 67 |
| World rank now | #15,508 | #17,960 |
| World rank peak | #3,525 | #5,786 |
| Federation rank now | #309 | #2,070 |
| Games (career, STD) | 550 | 848 |
| Months active | 217 | 218 |
| % white wins | 38% | 49% |
| % black wins | 38% | 39% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1971 | 2095 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 18 | 45 |
Best Win
Bengt Hammar
Matthias, Dr. Kierzek
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).
Bengt Hammar
Matthias, Dr. Kierzek