Josef Gheng vs Jens Hirneise
Josef Gheng (55, FM, GER) and Jens Hirneise (34, FM, GER) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 6 rapid/blitz games. Gheng leads the classical series 2–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2174 and 2362, the Elo model gives Hirneise a 61% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2174 vs 2362 (Δ -188)
With Josef Gheng as white
20% Josef19% draw61% Jens
With Jens Hirneise as white
14% Josef16% draw70% Jens
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Josef Gheng | Jens Hirneise | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2174 | 2362 |
| Peak rating | 2377 · Oct 2006 | 2387 · Jan 2018 |
| Peak age | 35 | 26 |
| World rank now | #9,654 | #2,419 |
| World rank peak | #2,607 | #2,419 |
| Federation rank now | #1,021 | #193 |
| Games (career, STD) | 769 | 1,071 |
| Months active | 218 | 203 |
| % white wins | 60% | 52% |
| % black wins | 58% | 41% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2124 | 2323 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 80 | 129 |
Best Win
Josef Gheng
Jens Hirneise
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).
Josef Gheng
Jens Hirneise