Lukas Handler vs David Wertjanz
Lukas Handler (32, IM, AUT) and David Wertjanz (32, FM, AUT) have met 8 times in classical OTB. Handler leads the classical series 5–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2436 and 2287, the Elo model gives Handler a 65% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2436 vs 2287 (Δ +149)
With Lukas Handler as white
65% Lukas18% draw17% David
With David Wertjanz as white
55% Lukas21% draw23% David
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Lukas Handler | David Wertjanz | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2436 | 2287 |
| Peak rating | 2452 · Jan 2023 | 2350 · Oct 2017 |
| Peak age | 29 | 23 |
| World rank now | #1,169 | #4,795 |
| World rank peak | #1,074 | #3,419 |
| Federation rank now | #15 | #75 |
| Games (career, STD) | 690 | 707 |
| Months active | 189 | 199 |
| % white wins | 48% | 47% |
| % black wins | 39% | 40% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Lukas Handler
David Wertjanz
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Lukas Handler
David Wertjanz