Erik Foerster vs Paul Hinrichs
Erik Foerster (33, GER) and Paul Hinrichs (22, FM, GER) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 7 rapid/blitz games. Hinrichs leads the classical series 2–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2160 and 2333, the Elo model gives Hinrichs a 59% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2160 vs 2333 (Δ -173)
With Erik Foerster as white
22% Erik19% draw59% Paul
With Paul Hinrichs as white
15% Erik16% draw69% Paul
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Erik Foerster | Paul Hinrichs | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2160 | 2333-25 |
| Peak rating | 2184 · Dec 2022 | 2358 · Mar 2026 |
| Peak age | 29 | 22 |
| World rank now | #10,558 | #3,127 |
| World rank peak | #8,919 | #2,508 |
| Federation rank now | #1,158 | #252 |
| Games (career, STD) | 546 | 480 |
| Months active | 170 | 141 |
| % white wins | 48% | 56% |
| % black wins | 39% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2183 | 2327 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 133 | 138 |
Best Win
Erik Foerster
Paul Hinrichs
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Erik Foerster
Paul Hinrichs