Guenter Scherbaum vs Helmut Brunner
Guenter Scherbaum (65, GER) and Helmut Brunner (65, GER) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Brunner leads the classical series 2–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 1878 and 1989, the Elo model gives Brunner a 51% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1878 vs 1989 (Δ -111)
With Guenter Scherbaum as white
30% Guenter19% draw51% Helmut
With Helmut Brunner as white
22% Guenter16% draw62% Helmut
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Guenter Scherbaum | Helmut Brunner | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1878 | 1989 |
| Peak rating | 1902 · Mar 2024 | 2081 · Jan 2011 |
| Peak age | 63 | 50 |
| World rank now | #53,707 | #29,386 |
| World rank peak | #39,565 | #19,673 |
| Federation rank now | #5,826 | #3,505 |
| Games (career, STD) | 124 | 145 |
| Months active | 175 | 186 |
| % white wins | 22% | 40% |
| % black wins | 31% | 26% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1868 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 13 | 6 |
Best Win
Guenter Scherbaum
Helmut Brunner
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).
Guenter Scherbaum
Helmut Brunner