Erik Foerster vs Paul Perske
Erik Foerster (33, GER) and Paul Perske (29, GER) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 5 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 2160 and 2181, the Elo model gives Perske a 35% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2160 vs 2181 (Δ -21)
With Erik Foerster as white
39% Erik25% draw35% Paul
With Paul Perske as white
31% Erik23% draw47% Paul
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Erik Foerster | Paul Perske | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2160 | 2181-1 |
| Peak rating | 2184 · Dec 2022 | 2188 · Feb 2026 |
| Peak age | 29 | 29 |
| World rank now | #10,558 | #9,224 |
| World rank peak | #8,919 | #8,867 |
| Federation rank now | #1,158 | #962 |
| Games (career, STD) | 546 | 336 |
| Months active | 170 | 112 |
| % white wins | 48% | 43% |
| % black wins | 39% | 40% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2177 | 2143 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 131 | 121 |
Best Win
Erik Foerster
Paul Perske
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
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 Perske