Mark Heidenfeld vs Bernhard Sinz
Mark Heidenfeld (58, IM, IRL) and Bernhard Sinz (53, FM, GER) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 5 rapid/blitz games. Heidenfeld leads the classical series 1–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2296 and 2272, the Elo model gives Heidenfeld a 46% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2296 vs 2272 (Δ +24)
With Mark Heidenfeld as white
46% Mark24% draw30% Bernhard
With Bernhard Sinz as white
35% Mark27% draw38% Bernhard
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mark Heidenfeld | Bernhard Sinz | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2296 | 2272 |
| Peak rating | 2403 · Apr 2001 | 2400 · Jan 2018 |
| Peak age | 33 | 45 |
| World rank now | #4,239 | #4,997 |
| World rank peak | #1,886 | #2,222 |
| Federation rank now | #10 | #447 |
| Games (career, STD) | 233 | 272 |
| Months active | 218 | 218 |
| % white wins | 46% | 53% |
| % black wins | 41% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2064 | 2107 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 8 | 99 |
Best Win
Mark Heidenfeld
Bernhard Sinz
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).
Mark Heidenfeld
Bernhard Sinz