Cliff Wichmann vs Alexander Graf
Cliff Wichmann (55, IM, GER) and Alexander Graf (64, GM, GER) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Graf leads the classical series 4–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2248 and 2492, the Elo model gives Graf a 68% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2248 vs 2492 (Δ -244)
With Cliff Wichmann as white
15% Cliff17% draw68% Alexander
With Alexander Graf as white
10% Cliff14% draw76% Alexander
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Cliff Wichmann | Alexander Graf | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2248-2 | 2492 |
| Peak rating | 2402 · Jan 2007 | 2661 · Jul 2004 |
| Peak age | 36 | 42 |
| World rank now | #5,899 | #647 |
| World rank peak | #2,218 | #38 |
| Federation rank now | #552 | #31 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,107 | 703 |
| Months active | 217 | 216 |
| % white wins | 47% | 65% |
| % black wins | 42% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2204 | 2389 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 73 | 17 |
Best Win
Cliff Wichmann
Alexander Graf
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).
Cliff Wichmann
Alexander Graf