Gerald Hechl vs Ludwig Komarek
Gerald Hechl (50, FM, AUT) and Ludwig Komarek (76, AUT) have never met in classical OTB, but played 16 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 22 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2161 and 1756, the Elo model gives Hechl a 89% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2161 vs 1756 (Δ +405)
With Gerald Hechl as white
89% Gerald8% draw3% Ludwig
With Ludwig Komarek as white
85% Gerald9% draw6% Ludwig
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Gerald Hechl | Ludwig Komarek | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2161 | 1756 |
| Peak rating | 2372 · Mar 2019 | 1976 · Oct 2006 |
| Peak age | 43 | 56 |
| World rank now | #10,500 | #90,446 |
| World rank peak | #2,822 | #34,628 |
| Federation rank now | #198 | #2,118 |
| Games (career, STD) | 599 | 199 |
| Months active | 218 | 203 |
| % white wins | 52% | 39% |
| % black wins | 42% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2151 | 1712 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 50 | 49 |
Best Win
Gerald Hechl
Ludwig Komarek
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (16)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Gerald Hechl
Ludwig Komarek