Karl-Heinz Podzielny vs Marcel Quast
Karl-Heinz Podzielny (72, IM, GER) and Marcel Quast (37, GER) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Podzielny leads the classical series 3–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2358 and 2144, the Elo model gives Podzielny a 73% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2358 vs 2144 (Δ +214)
With Karl-Heinz Podzielny as white
73% Karl-Heinz15% draw12% Marcel
With Marcel Quast as white
65% Karl-Heinz17% draw18% Marcel
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Karl-Heinz Podzielny | Marcel Quast | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2358 | 2144 |
| Peak rating | 2501 · Jan 2002 | 2271 · Jun 2019 |
| Peak age | 48 | 30 |
| World rank now | #3,071 | #11,681 |
| World rank peak | #547 | #5,988 |
| Federation rank now | #240 | #1,287 |
| Games (career, STD) | 590 | 305 |
| Months active | 217 | 183 |
| % white wins | 69% | 56% |
| % black wins | 58% | 40% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2165 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 26 |
Best Win
Karl-Heinz Podzielny
Marcel Quast
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Karl-Heinz Podzielny
Marcel Quast