Karsten Schulz vs Torben Knuedel
Karsten Schulz (64, FM, GER) and Torben Knuedel (23, IM, GER) have never met in classical OTB, but played 9 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 36 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2157 and 2379, the Elo model gives Knuedel a 66% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2157 vs 2379 (Δ -222)
With Karsten Schulz as white
17% Karsten17% draw66% Torben
With Torben Knuedel as white
11% Karsten14% draw74% Torben
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Karsten Schulz | Torben Knuedel | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2157 | 2379 |
| Peak rating | 2384 · Jul 2009 | 2390 · Nov 2025 |
| Peak age | 47 | 22 |
| World rank now | #10,770 | #2,059 |
| World rank peak | #2,182 | #1,878 |
| Federation rank now | #1,180 | #157 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,032 | 528 |
| Months active | 218 | 132 |
| % white wins | 49% | 56% |
| % black wins | 38% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2147 | 2290 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 200 | 160 |
Best Win
Karsten Schulz
Torben Knuedel
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Karsten Schulz
Torben Knuedel