Christian Polster vs Philip Reimer
Christian Polster (26, FM, GER) and Philip Reimer (22, GER) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Polster leads the classical series 4–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2286 and 2213, the Elo model gives Polster a 55% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2286 vs 2213 (Δ +73)
With Christian Polster as white
55% Christian21% draw25% Philip
With Philip Reimer as white
43% Christian25% draw32% Philip
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Christian Polster | Philip Reimer | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2286 | 2213 |
| Peak rating | 2315 · Jan 2019 | 2228 · Apr 2026 |
| Peak age | 19 | 22 |
| World rank now | #4,521 | #7,478 |
| World rank peak | #3,823 | #6,809 |
| Federation rank now | #404 | #762 |
| Games (career, STD) | 526 | 414 |
| Months active | 155 | 107 |
| % white wins | 54% | 44% |
| % black wins | 49% | 39% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2254 | 2216 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 45 | 70 |
Best Win
Christian Polster
Philip Reimer
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Christian Polster
Philip Reimer