Justus Bargsten vs Nico Stelmaszyk
Justus Bargsten (25, CM, GER) and Nico Stelmaszyk (24, FM, GER) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 2255 and 2359, the Elo model gives Stelmaszyk a 48% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2255 vs 2359 (Δ -104)
With Justus Bargsten as white
28% Justus23% draw48% Nico
With Nico Stelmaszyk as white
21% Justus20% draw59% Nico
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Justus Bargsten | Nico Stelmaszyk | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2255+16 | 2359+7 |
| Peak rating | 2283 · Jan 2026 | 2403 · Nov 2024 |
| Peak age | 25 | 22 |
| World rank now | #5,629 | #2,496 |
| World rank peak | #4,588 | #1,695 |
| Federation rank now | #532 | #199 |
| Games (career, STD) | 601 | 562 |
| Months active | 148 | 136 |
| % white wins | 50% | 52% |
| % black wins | 47% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2253 | 2335 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 149 | 90 |
Best Win
Justus Bargsten
Nico Stelmaszyk
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (11)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Justus Bargsten
Nico Stelmaszyk