Jan Pubantz vs Torben Knuedel
Jan Pubantz (21, FM, GER) and Torben Knuedel (23, IM, GER) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Pubantz leads the classical series 2–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2266 and 2379, the Elo model gives Knuedel a 49% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2266 vs 2379 (Δ -113)
With Jan Pubantz as white
27% Jan23% draw49% Torben
With Torben Knuedel as white
20% Jan19% draw60% Torben
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Jan Pubantz | Torben Knuedel | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2266 | 2379+13 |
| Peak rating | 2339 · Dec 2024 | 2390 · Nov 2025 |
| Peak age | 19 | 22 |
| World rank now | #5,216 | #2,059 |
| World rank peak | #2,972 | #1,878 |
| Federation rank now | #479 | #157 |
| Games (career, STD) | 573 | 528 |
| Months active | 132 | 131 |
| % white wins | 47% | 56% |
| % black wins | 38% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2209 | 2290 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 18 | 171 |
Best Win
Jan Pubantz
Torben Knuedel
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).
Jan Pubantz
Torben Knuedel