Benjamin Kienboeck vs Michael Maier
Benjamin Kienboeck (20, FM, AUT) and Michael Maier (20, CM, AUT) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 6 rapid/blitz games. Maier leads the classical series 1–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2242 and 2259, the Elo model gives Maier a 34% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2242 vs 2259 (Δ -17)
With Benjamin Kienboeck as white
40% Benjamin26% draw34% Michael
With Michael Maier as white
31% Benjamin24% draw45% Michael
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Benjamin Kienboeck | Michael Maier | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2242 | 2259 |
| Peak rating | 2348 · Feb 2025 | 2288 · May 2025 |
| Peak age | 19 | 19 |
| World rank now | #6,148 | #5,471 |
| World rank peak | #2,780 | #4,351 |
| Federation rank now | #100 | #83 |
| Games (career, STD) | 728 | 407 |
| Months active | 134 | 108 |
| % white wins | 48% | 50% |
| % black wins | 40% | 40% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2245 | 2210 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 119 | 51 |
Best Win
Benjamin Kienboeck
Michael Maier
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Benjamin Kienboeck
Michael Maier