Herbert Bastian vs Stephan Becking
Herbert Bastian (74, IM, GER) and Stephan Becking (47, IM, GER) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Becking leads the classical series 3–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2205 and 2410, the Elo model gives Becking a 64% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2205 vs 2410 (Δ -205)
With Herbert Bastian as white
18% Herbert18% draw64% Stephan
With Stephan Becking as white
12% Herbert15% draw72% Stephan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Herbert Bastian | Stephan Becking | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2205 | 2410 |
| Peak rating | 2413 · Jul 2005 | 2434 · May 2014 |
| Peak age | 53 | 35 |
| World rank now | #7,882 | #1,696 |
| World rank peak | #1,839 | #1,475 |
| Federation rank now | #820 | #122 |
| Games (career, STD) | 344 | 181 |
| Months active | 218 | 218 |
| % white wins | 39% | 51% |
| % black wins | 36% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2186 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 11 | 23 |
Best Win
Herbert Bastian
Stephan Becking
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
Stephan Becking