Ferdinand Hellers vs Jaan Ehlvest
Ferdinand Hellers (57, GM, SWE) and Jaan Ehlvest (64, GM, USA) have never met in classical OTB, but played 6 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 31 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2581 and 2532, the Elo model gives Hellers a 50% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2581 vs 2532 (Δ +49)
With Ferdinand Hellers as white
50% Ferdinand24% draw26% Jaan
With Jaan Ehlvest as white
38% Ferdinand29% draw34% Jaan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ferdinand Hellers | Jaan Ehlvest | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2581 | 2532 |
| Peak rating | 2605 · Jan 2001 | 2643 · Apr 2007 |
| Peak age | 32 | 45 |
| World rank now | #212 | #413 |
| World rank peak | #83 | #50 |
| Federation rank now | #2 | #33 |
| Games (career, STD) | 30 | 705 |
| Months active | 216 | 219 |
| % white wins | 57% | 55% |
| % black wins | 52% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 3240 | 2543 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 182 | 173 |
Best Win
Ferdinand Hellers
Jaan Ehlvest
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).
Ferdinand Hellers
Jaan Ehlvest