Frank Zeller vs Rainer Buhmann
Frank Zeller (57, IM, GER) and Rainer Buhmann (45, GM, GER) have met 7 times in classical OTB. Buhmann leads the classical series 4–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2309 and 2547, the Elo model gives Buhmann a 67% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2309 vs 2547 (Δ -238)
With Frank Zeller as white
15% Frank18% draw67% Rainer
With Rainer Buhmann as white
10% Frank15% draw75% Rainer
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Frank Zeller | Rainer Buhmann | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2309-5 | 2547+8 |
| Peak rating | 2465 · Jan 2002 | 2653 · Jun 2016 |
| Peak age | 33 | 35 |
| World rank now | #3,813 | #330 |
| World rank peak | #839 | #103 |
| Federation rank now | #328 | #16 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,043 | 1,427 |
| Months active | 217 | 218 |
| % white wins | 54% | 53% |
| % black wins | 48% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2276 | 2536 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 46 | 20 |
Best Win
Frank Zeller
Rainer Buhmann
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).
Frank Zeller
Rainer Buhmann