Cliff Wichmann vs Rick Frischmann
Cliff Wichmann (55, IM, GER) and Rick Frischmann (32, FM, GER) have never met in classical OTB, but played 6 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 20 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2248 and 2370, the Elo model gives Frischmann a 51% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2248 vs 2370 (Δ -122)
With Cliff Wichmann as white
27% Cliff22% draw51% Rick
With Rick Frischmann as white
19% Cliff19% draw62% Rick
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Cliff Wichmann | Rick Frischmann | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2248-2 | 2370+19 |
| Peak rating | 2402 · Jan 2007 | 2389 · Dec 2023 |
| Peak age | 36 | 29 |
| World rank now | #5,899 | #2,236 |
| World rank peak | #2,218 | #2,026 |
| Federation rank now | #552 | #175 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,107 | 473 |
| Months active | 217 | 182 |
| % white wins | 47% | 54% |
| % black wins | 42% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2204 | 2281 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 73 | 59 |
Best Win
Cliff Wichmann
Rick Frischmann
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).
Cliff Wichmann
Rick Frischmann