Karsten Schulz vs Robert Baskin
Karsten Schulz (64, FM, GER) and Robert Baskin (27, IM, GER) have never met in classical OTB, but played 6 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 24 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2157 and 2422, the Elo model gives Baskin a 71% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2157 vs 2422 (Δ -265)
With Karsten Schulz as white
13% Karsten16% draw71% Robert
With Robert Baskin as white
9% Karsten13% draw78% Robert
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Karsten Schulz | Robert Baskin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2157-36 | 2422-15 |
| Peak rating | 2384 · Jul 2009 | 2474 · Jan 2024 |
| Peak age | 47 | 25 |
| World rank now | #10,768 | #1,332 |
| World rank peak | #2,182 | #850 |
| Federation rank now | #1,180 | #89 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,032 | 1,096 |
| Months active | 217 | 184 |
| % white wins | 49% | 44% |
| % black wins | 38% | 39% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2147 | 2304 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 200 | 16 |
Best Win
Karsten Schulz
Robert Baskin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Karsten Schulz
Robert Baskin