Markus Klauser vs Oliver Kurmann
Markus Klauser (68, IM, SUI) and Oliver Kurmann (41, IM, SUI) have met 7 times in classical OTB. Kurmann leads the classical series 3–0 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2292 and 2353, the Elo model gives Kurmann a 41% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2292 vs 2353 (Δ -61)
With Markus Klauser as white
33% Markus26% draw41% Oliver
With Oliver Kurmann as white
25% Markus22% draw52% Oliver
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Markus Klauser | Oliver Kurmann | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2292-6 | 2353-24 |
| Peak rating | 2413 · Oct 2004 | 2488 · Nov 2017 |
| Peak age | 46 | 32 |
| World rank now | #4,350 | #2,639 |
| World rank peak | #1,819 | #892 |
| Federation rank now | #46 | #25 |
| Games (career, STD) | 587 | 1,087 |
| Months active | 217 | 215 |
| % white wins | 42% | 38% |
| % black wins | 38% | 32% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2241 | 2333 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 13 | 88 |
Best Win
Markus Klauser
Oliver Kurmann
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Markus Klauser
Oliver Kurmann