Herbert Dittel vs Johann Buchhas
Herbert Dittel (65, AUT) and Johann Buchhas (69, AUT) have never met in classical OTB, but played 6 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 10 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2018 and 1842, the Elo model gives Dittel a 70% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2018 vs 1842 (Δ +176)
With Herbert Dittel as white
70% Herbert14% draw16% Johann
With Johann Buchhas as white
61% Herbert16% draw23% Johann
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Herbert Dittel | Johann Buchhas | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2018 | 1842 |
| Peak rating | 2105 · May 2010 | 1902 · Sep 2015 |
| Peak age | 49 | 58 |
| World rank now | #24,810 | #63,638 |
| World rank peak | #20,129 | #45,070 |
| Federation rank now | #573 | #1,566 |
| Games (career, STD) | 222 | 253 |
| Months active | 179 | 173 |
| % white wins | 41% | 36% |
| % black wins | 39% | 36% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2003 | 1668 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 43 | 81 |
Best Win
Herbert Dittel
Johann Buchhas
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Herbert Dittel
Johann Buchhas