Ilja Schneider vs Torben Knuedel
Ilja Schneider (42, IM, GER) and Torben Knuedel (23, IM, GER) have never met in classical OTB, but played 11 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 43 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2450 and 2379, the Elo model gives Schneider a 54% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2450 vs 2379 (Δ +71)
With Ilja Schneider as white
54% Ilja22% draw24% Torben
With Torben Knuedel as white
42% Ilja27% draw32% Torben
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ilja Schneider | Torben Knuedel | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2450 | 2379 |
| Peak rating | 2526 · May 2011 | 2390 · Nov 2025 |
| Peak age | 27 | 22 |
| World rank now | #1,012 | #2,059 |
| World rank peak | #591 | #1,878 |
| Federation rank now | #59 | #157 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,032 | 528 |
| Months active | 218 | 132 |
| % white wins | 63% | 56% |
| % black wins | 56% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2541 | 2290 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 266 | 160 |
Best Win
Ilja Schneider
Torben Knuedel
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).
Ilja Schneider
Torben Knuedel