Joseph G. Gallagher vs Oliver Kurmann
Joseph G. Gallagher (62, GM, SUI) and Oliver Kurmann (41, IM, SUI) have met 9 times in classical OTB. Gallagher leads the classical series 3–1 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 2385 and 2353, the Elo model gives Gallagher a 47% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2385 vs 2353 (Δ +32)
With Joseph G. Gallagher as white
47% Joseph24% draw28% Oliver
With Oliver Kurmann as white
35% Joseph28% draw36% Oliver
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Joseph G. Gallagher | Oliver Kurmann | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2385 | 2353 |
| Peak rating | 2550 · Oct 2005 | 2488 · Nov 2017 |
| Peak age | 41 | 32 |
| World rank now | #1,940 | #2,639 |
| World rank peak | #294 | #892 |
| Federation rank now | #17 | #25 |
| Games (career, STD) | 697 | 1,087 |
| Months active | 218 | 216 |
| % white wins | 41% | 38% |
| % black wins | 41% | 32% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2316 | 2333 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 37 | 88 |
Best Win
Joseph G. Gallagher
Oliver Kurmann
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).
Joseph G. Gallagher
Oliver Kurmann