Josef Gheng vs Igor Neyman
Josef Gheng (55, FM, GER) and Igor Neyman (44, FM, GER) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. With current classical ratings of 2174 and 2278, the Elo model gives Neyman a 48% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2174 vs 2278 (Δ -104)
With Josef Gheng as white
29% Josef23% draw48% Igor
With Igor Neyman as white
21% Josef19% draw59% Igor
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Josef Gheng | Igor Neyman | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2174 | 2278 |
| Peak rating | 2377 · Oct 2006 | 2366 · Nov 2022 |
| Peak age | 35 | 40 |
| World rank now | #9,654 | #4,787 |
| World rank peak | #2,607 | #2,624 |
| Federation rank now | #1,021 | #427 |
| Games (career, STD) | 769 | 590 |
| Months active | 218 | 218 |
| % white wins | 60% | 46% |
| % black wins | 58% | 39% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2124 | 2144 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 80 | 24 |
Best Win
Josef Gheng
Igor Neyman
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Josef Gheng
Igor Neyman