Jonathan Pein vs Robert Stern
Jonathan Pein (28, FM, ENG) and Robert Stern (66, ENG) have never met in classical OTB, but played 12 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 24 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2337 and 2028, the Elo model gives Pein a 82% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2337 vs 2028 (Δ +309)
With Jonathan Pein as white
82% Jonathan11% draw7% Robert
With Robert Stern as white
76% Jonathan13% draw10% Robert
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Jonathan Pein | Robert Stern | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2337 | 2028 |
| Peak rating | 2337 · Feb 2026 | 2028 · Apr 2026 |
| Peak age | 28 | 66 |
| World rank now | #3,016 | #23,441 |
| World rank peak | #2,993 | #23,430 |
| Federation rank now | #47 | #375 |
| Games (career, STD) | 629 | 207 |
| Months active | 168 | 129 |
| % white wins | 61% | 41% |
| % black wins | 54% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2383 | 2064 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 113 | 53 |
Best Win
Jonathan Pein
Robert Stern
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Jonathan Pein
Robert Stern