Hans-Joachim Vatter vs Henrik Cernov
Hans-Joachim Vatter (70, FM, GER) and Henrik Cernov (18, FM, GER) have never met in classical OTB, but played 5 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 12 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2131 and 2236, the Elo model gives Cernov a 49% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2131 vs 2236 (Δ -105)
With Hans-Joachim Vatter as white
29% Hans-Joachim22% draw49% Henrik
With Henrik Cernov as white
22% Hans-Joachim19% draw60% Henrik
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Hans-Joachim Vatter | Henrik Cernov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2131+4 | 2236-6 |
| Peak rating | 2349 · Jul 2010 | 2325 · May 2025 |
| Peak age | 54 | 17 |
| World rank now | #12,707 | #6,427 |
| World rank peak | #3,453 | #3,281 |
| Federation rank now | #1,416 | #624 |
| Games (career, STD) | 989 | 493 |
| Months active | 219 | 96 |
| % white wins | 50% | 56% |
| % black wins | 44% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2089 | 2197 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 173 | 189 |
Best Win
Hans-Joachim Vatter
Henrik Cernov
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).
Hans-Joachim Vatter
Henrik Cernov