Christian Bauer vs Michael Prusikin
Christian Bauer (49, GM, FRA) and Michael Prusikin (48, GM, GER) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Bauer leads with 1 wins to 0, with 9 draws — a 90% draw rate. Their last meeting at SMM 2025 NLA round 2-4 saw Bauer prevail. With current classical ratings of 2557 and 2492, the Elo model gives Bauer a 52% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2557 vs 2492 (Δ +65)
With Christian Bauer as white
52% Christian23% draw24% Michael
With Michael Prusikin as white
40% Christian28% draw32% Michael
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Christian Bauer | Michael Prusikin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2557-5 | 2492-6 |
| Peak rating | 2682 · Aug 2012 | 2571 · Jan 2007 |
| Peak age | 35 | 29 |
| World rank now | #277 | #647 |
| World rank peak | #57 | #240 |
| Federation rank now | #9 | #31 |
| Games (career, STD) | 2,139 | 893 |
| Months active | 219 | 217 |
| % white wins | 68% | 43% |
| % black wins | 56% | 33% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2497 | 2485 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 360 | 27 |
Best Win
Christian Bauer
Michael Prusikin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Christian Bauer
Michael Prusikin