Frank Zeller vs Dirk Norbert Jansen
Frank Zeller (57, IM, GER) and Dirk Norbert Jansen (51, CM, GER) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Zeller leads the classical series 5–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2309 and 2121, the Elo model gives Zeller a 71% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2309 vs 2121 (Δ +188)
With Frank Zeller as white
71% Frank15% draw14% Dirk
With Dirk Norbert Jansen as white
62% Frank18% draw20% Dirk
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Frank Zeller | Dirk Norbert Jansen | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2309-5 | 2121+13 |
| Peak rating | 2465 · Jan 2002 | 2230 · Feb 2014 |
| Peak age | 33 | 39 |
| World rank now | #3,813 | #13,521 |
| World rank peak | #839 | #8,363 |
| Federation rank now | #328 | #1,520 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,043 | 476 |
| Months active | 217 | 216 |
| % white wins | 54% | 41% |
| % black wins | 48% | 41% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2276 | 2093 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 46 | 86 |
Best Win
Frank Zeller
Dirk Norbert Jansen
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).
Frank Zeller
Dirk Norbert Jansen