Helmut Kummer vs Friedrich Karl Volkmann
Helmut Kummer (61, IM, AUT) and Friedrich Karl Volkmann (55, IM, AUT) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Volkmann leads the classical series 3–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2163 and 2387, the Elo model gives Volkmann a 66% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2163 vs 2387 (Δ -224)
With Helmut Kummer as white
17% Helmut17% draw66% Friedrich
With Friedrich Karl Volkmann as white
11% Helmut14% draw74% Friedrich
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Helmut Kummer | Friedrich Karl Volkmann | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2163 | 2387 |
| Peak rating | 2402 · Jul 2008 | 2457 · Jan 2004 |
| Peak age | 43 | 33 |
| World rank now | #10,353 | #1,990 |
| World rank peak | #2,103 | #984 |
| Federation rank now | #191 | #30 |
| Games (career, STD) | 899 | 404 |
| Months active | 218 | 218 |
| % white wins | 50% | 47% |
| % black wins | 46% | 41% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2060 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 131 | 0 |
Best Win
Helmut Kummer
Friedrich Karl Volkmann
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).
Helmut Kummer
Friedrich Karl Volkmann