Gunter Spiess vs Alexander Graf
Gunter Spiess (62, IM, GER) and Alexander Graf (64, GM, GER) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Graf leads the classical series 5–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2331 and 2492, the Elo model gives Graf a 57% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2331 vs 2492 (Δ -161)
With Gunter Spiess as white
22% Gunter21% draw57% Alexander
With Alexander Graf as white
16% Gunter18% draw67% Alexander
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Gunter Spiess | Alexander Graf | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2331 | 2492 |
| Peak rating | 2453 · Feb 2014 | 2661 · Jul 2004 |
| Peak age | 50 | 42 |
| World rank now | #3,180 | #647 |
| World rank peak | #1,238 | #38 |
| Federation rank now | #262 | #31 |
| Games (career, STD) | 482 | 703 |
| Months active | 217 | 216 |
| % white wins | 47% | 65% |
| % black wins | 37% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2266 | 2389 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 21 | 17 |
Best Win
Gunter Spiess
Alexander Graf
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Gunter Spiess
Alexander Graf