Igor Efimov vs Fred Berend
Igor Efimov (66, GM, MNC) and Fred Berend (61, IM, LUX) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Efimov leads the classical series 5–0 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2318 and 2208, the Elo model gives Efimov a 60% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2318 vs 2208 (Δ +110)
With Igor Efimov as white
60% Igor19% draw21% Fred
With Fred Berend as white
49% Igor23% draw28% Fred
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Igor Efimov | Fred Berend | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2318 | 2208-5 |
| Peak rating | 2505 · Jan 2004 | 2396 · Mar 2010 |
| Peak age | 44 | 45 |
| World rank now | #3,536 | #7,723 |
| World rank peak | #558 | #2,227 |
| Federation rank now | #3 | #5 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,435 | 777 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 62% | 54% |
| % black wins | 56% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2258 | 2145 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 106 | 109 |
Best Win
Igor Efimov
Fred Berend
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (11)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Igor Efimov
Fred Berend