Herbert Dittel vs Jayakumar Somasundram
Herbert Dittel (65, AUT) and Jayakumar Somasundram (75, SRI) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 6 rapid/blitz games. Dittel leads the classical series 2–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2018 and 1836, the Elo model gives Dittel a 71% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2018 vs 1836 (Δ +182)
With Herbert Dittel as white
71% Herbert14% draw16% Jayakumar
With Jayakumar Somasundram as white
62% Herbert16% draw22% Jayakumar
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Herbert Dittel | Jayakumar Somasundram | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2018 | 1836 |
| Peak rating | 2105 · May 2010 | 2035 · Jul 2002 |
| Peak age | 49 | 51 |
| World rank now | #24,810 | #65,406 |
| World rank peak | #20,129 | #27,906 |
| Federation rank now | #573 | #137 |
| Games (career, STD) | 222 | 740 |
| Months active | 179 | 216 |
| % white wins | 41% | 41% |
| % black wins | 39% | 34% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2003 | 1713 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 43 | 96 |
Best Win
Herbert Dittel
Jayakumar Somasundram
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Herbert Dittel
Jayakumar Somasundram