Karsten Schulz vs Lorenz Beyer
Karsten Schulz (64, FM, GER) and Lorenz Beyer (19, CM, GER) have never met in classical OTB, but played 12 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 26 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2157 and 2179, the Elo model gives Beyer a 35% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2157 vs 2179 (Δ -22)
With Karsten Schulz as white
39% Karsten25% draw35% Lorenz
With Lorenz Beyer as white
30% Karsten23% draw47% Lorenz
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Karsten Schulz | Lorenz Beyer | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2157 | 2179 |
| Peak rating | 2384 · Jul 2009 | 2226 · Jun 2025 |
| Peak age | 47 | 18 |
| World rank now | #10,770 | #9,332 |
| World rank peak | #2,182 | #6,675 |
| Federation rank now | #1,180 | #976 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,032 | 324 |
| Months active | 218 | 103 |
| % white wins | 49% | 48% |
| % black wins | 38% | 37% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2147 | 2164 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 200 | 229 |
Best Win
Karsten Schulz
Lorenz Beyer
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Karsten Schulz
Lorenz Beyer