Christopher Schwarhofer vs Rainer Buhmann
Christopher Schwarhofer (37, IM, AUT) and Rainer Buhmann (45, GM, GER) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Schwarhofer leads the classical series 1–0 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2284 and 2547, the Elo model gives Buhmann a 71% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2284 vs 2547 (Δ -263)
With Christopher Schwarhofer as white
13% Christopher17% draw71% Rainer
With Rainer Buhmann as white
8% Christopher14% draw78% Rainer
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Christopher Schwarhofer | Rainer Buhmann | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2284 | 2547 |
| Peak rating | 2403 · Feb 2015 | 2653 · Jun 2016 |
| Peak age | 26 | 35 |
| World rank now | #4,590 | #330 |
| World rank peak | #2,088 | #103 |
| Federation rank now | #68 | #16 |
| Games (career, STD) | 637 | 1,427 |
| Months active | 211 | 219 |
| % white wins | 43% | 53% |
| % black wins | 39% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2183 | 2536 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 20 | 20 |
Best Win
Christopher Schwarhofer
Rainer Buhmann
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).
Christopher Schwarhofer
Rainer Buhmann