Karsten Schulz vs Cliff Wichmann
Karsten Schulz (64, FM, GER) and Cliff Wichmann (55, IM, GER) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 7 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 2157 and 2248, the Elo model gives Wichmann a 46% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2157 vs 2248 (Δ -91)
With Karsten Schulz as white
30% Karsten23% draw46% Cliff
With Cliff Wichmann as white
23% Karsten19% draw58% Cliff
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Karsten Schulz | Cliff Wichmann | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2157-36 | 2248-2 |
| Peak rating | 2384 · Jul 2009 | 2402 · Jan 2007 |
| Peak age | 47 | 36 |
| World rank now | #10,768 | #5,899 |
| World rank peak | #2,182 | #2,218 |
| Federation rank now | #1,180 | #552 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,032 | 1,107 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 49% | 47% |
| % black wins | 38% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2119 | 2204 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 202 | 73 |
Best Win
Karsten Schulz
Cliff Wichmann
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (16)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Karsten Schulz
Cliff Wichmann