Geoffrey Stern vs Hamza Esmer
Geoffrey Stern (66, LUX) and Hamza Esmer (11, LUX) have never met in classical OTB, but played 5 rapid/blitz games on record. With current classical ratings of 1978 and 1793, the Elo model gives Stern a 71% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1978 vs 1793 (Δ +185)
With Geoffrey Stern as white
71% Geoffrey13% draw15% Hamza
With Hamza Esmer as white
62% Geoffrey16% draw22% Hamza
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Geoffrey Stern | Hamza Esmer | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1978-10 | 1793+25 |
| Peak rating | 2030 · Jun 2019 | 1819 · Feb 2026 |
| Peak age | 59 | 11 |
| World rank now | #31,159 | #78,538 |
| World rank peak | #24,697 | #70,903 |
| Federation rank now | #52 | #141 |
| Games (career, STD) | 616 | 148 |
| Months active | 181 | 44 |
| % white wins | 47% | 51% |
| % black wins | 38% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1981 | 1638 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 133 | 93 |
Best Win
Geoffrey Stern
Hamza Esmer
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Geoffrey Stern
Hamza Esmer