Emil Schmidek vs Henrik Hesse
Emil Schmidek (25, IM, GER) and Henrik Hesse (26, FM, GER) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Schmidek leads the classical series 1–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2453 and 2327, the Elo model gives Schmidek a 62% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2453 vs 2327 (Δ +126)
With Emil Schmidek as white
62% Emil19% draw19% Henrik
With Henrik Hesse as white
51% Emil23% draw26% Henrik
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Emil Schmidek | Henrik Hesse | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2453+5 | 2327+20 |
| Peak rating | 2453 · May 2026 | 2333 · Nov 2023 |
| Peak age | 25 | 23 |
| World rank now | #980 | #3,281 |
| World rank peak | #980 | #3,209 |
| Federation rank now | #54 | #277 |
| Games (career, STD) | 807 | 707 |
| Months active | 178 | 159 |
| % white wins | 51% | 50% |
| % black wins | 41% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2423 | 2282 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 70 | 141 |
Best Win
Emil Schmidek
Henrik Hesse
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).
Emil Schmidek
Henrik Hesse