Heinz Wirthensohn vs Hansjuerg Kaenel
Heinz Wirthensohn (75, IM, SUI) and Hansjuerg Kaenel (74, IM, SUI) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Wirthensohn leads the classical series 1–0 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2237 and 2253, the Elo model gives Kaenel a 34% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2237 vs 2253 (Δ -16)
With Heinz Wirthensohn as white
40% Heinz26% draw34% Hansjuerg
With Hansjuerg Kaenel as white
31% Heinz24% draw45% Hansjuerg
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Heinz Wirthensohn | Hansjuerg Kaenel | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2237 | 2253 |
| Peak rating | 2417 · May 2010 | 2441 · Jan 2001 |
| Peak age | 59 | 49 |
| World rank now | #6,380 | #5,700 |
| World rank peak | #1,854 | #1,114 |
| Federation rank now | #79 | #66 |
| Games (career, STD) | 510 | 513 |
| Months active | 218 | 218 |
| % white wins | 30% | 40% |
| % black wins | 23% | 35% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2129 | 2229 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 22 | 12 |
Best Win
Heinz Wirthensohn
Hansjuerg Kaenel
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).
Heinz Wirthensohn
Hansjuerg Kaenel