Dirk Paulsen vs Rene Stern
Dirk Paulsen (67, FM, GER) and Rene Stern (54, GM, GER) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 8 rapid/blitz games. Stern leads the classical series 2–0 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2302 and 2499, the Elo model gives Stern a 62% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2302 vs 2499 (Δ -197)
With Dirk Paulsen as white
19% Dirk19% draw62% Rene
With Rene Stern as white
13% Dirk16% draw71% Rene
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Dirk Paulsen | Rene Stern | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2302 | 2499 |
| Peak rating | 2419 · Jan 2001 | 2555 · Apr 2015 |
| Peak age | 42 | 43 |
| World rank now | #4,034 | #693 |
| World rank peak | #1,489 | #410 |
| Federation rank now | #355 | #36 |
| Games (career, STD) | 328 | 692 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 62% | 62% |
| % black wins | 59% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2316 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 22 | 0 |
Best Win
Dirk Paulsen
Rene Stern
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (14)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Dirk Paulsen
Rene Stern