Eckhard Schmittdiel vs Klaus de Francesco
Eckhard Schmittdiel (66, GM, GER) and Klaus de Francesco (57, FM, GER) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Schmittdiel leads the classical series 2–1 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2373 and 2116, the Elo model gives Schmittdiel a 78% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2373 vs 2116 (Δ +257)
With Eckhard Schmittdiel as white
78% Eckhard13% draw9% Klaus
With Klaus de Francesco as white
70% Eckhard16% draw14% Klaus
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Eckhard Schmittdiel | Klaus de Francesco | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2373 | 2116 |
| Peak rating | 2536 · Apr 2003 | 2362 · Jul 2008 |
| Peak age | 43 | 39 |
| World rank now | #2,167 | #13,949 |
| World rank peak | #349 | #3,048 |
| Federation rank now | #168 | #1,581 |
| Games (career, STD) | 568 | 879 |
| Months active | 218 | 218 |
| % white wins | 48% | 42% |
| % black wins | 44% | 35% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2291 | 2067 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 18 | 22 |
Best Win
Eckhard Schmittdiel
Klaus de Francesco
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).
Eckhard Schmittdiel
Klaus de Francesco