Ferenc Langheinrich vs Leonid Sobolevsky
Ferenc Langheinrich (43, IM, GER) and Leonid Sobolevsky (81, IM, UKR) have met 7 times in classical OTB. Langheinrich leads the classical series 4–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2300 and 2157, the Elo model gives Langheinrich a 65% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2300 vs 2157 (Δ +143)
With Ferenc Langheinrich as white
65% Ferenc17% draw18% Leonid
With Leonid Sobolevsky as white
55% Ferenc21% draw25% Leonid
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ferenc Langheinrich | Leonid Sobolevsky | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2300 | 2157 |
| Peak rating | 2467 · Nov 2013 | 2462 · Jan 2001 |
| Peak age | 30 | 56 |
| World rank now | #4,087 | #10,768 |
| World rank peak | #1,081 | #854 |
| Federation rank now | #361 | #217 |
| Games (career, STD) | 857 | 650 |
| Months active | 217 | 216 |
| % white wins | 60% | 56% |
| % black wins | 49% | 54% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2202 | 1104 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 80 | 1 |
Best Win
Ferenc Langheinrich
Leonid Sobolevsky
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).
Ferenc Langheinrich
Leonid Sobolevsky