Gerd Mitter vs Herbert Goelles
Gerd Mitter (65, AUT) and Herbert Goelles (58, AUT) have never met in classical OTB, but played 7 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 15 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2132 and 1974, the Elo model gives Mitter a 68% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2132 vs 1974 (Δ +158)
With Gerd Mitter as white
68% Gerd15% draw17% Herbert
With Herbert Goelles as white
58% Gerd18% draw24% Herbert
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Gerd Mitter | Herbert Goelles | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2132 | 1974 |
| Peak rating | 2229 · Apr 2017 | 1998 · Sep 2025 |
| Peak age | 56 | 57 |
| World rank now | #12,643 | #31,868 |
| World rank peak | #8,270 | #26,860 |
| Federation rank now | #254 | #735 |
| Games (career, STD) | 337 | 194 |
| Months active | 218 | 76 |
| % white wins | 48% | 49% |
| % black wins | 42% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2160 | 1970 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 89 | 173 |
Best Win
Gerd Mitter
Herbert Goelles
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).
Gerd Mitter
Herbert Goelles