Herbert Bastian vs Joachim Klein
Herbert Bastian (74, IM, GER) and Joachim Klein (49, GER) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Klein leads the classical series 3–2 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2205 and 2166, the Elo model gives Bastian a 50% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2205 vs 2166 (Δ +39)
With Herbert Bastian as white
50% Herbert22% draw29% Joachim
With Joachim Klein as white
37% Herbert26% draw36% Joachim
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Herbert Bastian | Joachim Klein | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2205 | 2166 |
| Peak rating | 2413 · Jul 2005 | 2265 · Jul 2010 |
| Peak age | 53 | 33 |
| World rank now | #7,882 | #10,151 |
| World rank peak | #1,839 | #5,778 |
| Federation rank now | #820 | #1,091 |
| Games (career, STD) | 344 | 183 |
| Months active | 218 | 218 |
| % white wins | 39% | 54% |
| % black wins | 36% | 31% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2186 | 2099 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 11 | 18 |
Best Win
Herbert Bastian
Joachim Klein
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).
Herbert Bastian
Joachim Klein