Horst Alber vs Hagen Poetsch
Horst Alber (63, FM, GER) and Hagen Poetsch (35, GM, GER) have met 8 times in classical OTB. Poetsch leads the classical series 3–2 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2231 and 2466, the Elo model gives Poetsch a 67% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2231 vs 2466 (Δ -235)
With Horst Alber as white
15% Horst17% draw67% Hagen
With Hagen Poetsch as white
10% Horst14% draw75% Hagen
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Horst Alber | Hagen Poetsch | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2231 | 2466-12 |
| Peak rating | 2400 · Jul 2006 | 2531 · Feb 2020 |
| Peak age | 43 | 29 |
| World rank now | #6,650 | #865 |
| World rank peak | #2,201 | #542 |
| Federation rank now | #648 | #49 |
| Games (career, STD) | 270 | 1,635 |
| Months active | 217 | 203 |
| % white wins | 36% | 59% |
| % black wins | 26% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2203 | 2403 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 18 | 250 |
Best Win
Horst Alber
Hagen Poetsch
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Horst Alber
Hagen Poetsch