Jan Helmer vs Torben Knuedel
Jan Helmer (23, CM, GER) and Torben Knuedel (23, IM, GER) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. With current classical ratings of 2219 and 2379, the Elo model gives Knuedel a 57% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2219 vs 2379 (Δ -160)
With Jan Helmer as white
23% Jan20% draw57% Torben
With Torben Knuedel as white
16% Jan17% draw67% Torben
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Jan Helmer | Torben Knuedel | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2219 | 2379 |
| Peak rating | 2245 · Jan 2026 | 2390 · Nov 2025 |
| Peak age | 23 | 22 |
| World rank now | #7,198 | #2,059 |
| World rank peak | #5,972 | #1,878 |
| Federation rank now | #721 | #157 |
| Games (career, STD) | 524 | 528 |
| Months active | 163 | 132 |
| % white wins | 50% | 56% |
| % black wins | 45% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2199 | 2290 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 106 | 160 |
Best Win
Jan Helmer
Torben Knuedel
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).
Jan Helmer
Torben Knuedel