Franz Plank vs Helmut Kummer
Franz Plank (70, FM, AUT) and Helmut Kummer (61, IM, AUT) have met 9 times in classical OTB. Kummer leads the classical series 3–0 (6 draws). With current classical ratings of 2168 and 2163, the Elo model gives Plank a 44% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2168 vs 2163 (Δ +5)
With Franz Plank as white
44% Franz24% draw32% Helmut
With Helmut Kummer as white
34% Franz24% draw42% Helmut
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Franz Plank | Helmut Kummer | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2168 | 2163 |
| Peak rating | 2308 · Oct 2007 | 2402 · Jul 2008 |
| Peak age | 51 | 43 |
| World rank now | #10,294 | #10,353 |
| World rank peak | #4,702 | #2,103 |
| Federation rank now | #201 | #191 |
| Games (career, STD) | 553 | 899 |
| Months active | 218 | 218 |
| % white wins | 26% | 50% |
| % black wins | 25% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2060 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 131 |
Best Win
Franz Plank
Helmut Kummer
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Franz Plank
Helmut Kummer