Markus Lahr vs Michael Budde
Markus Lahr (48, GER) and Michael Budde (47, GER) have met 11 times in classical OTB. Lahr leads with 5 wins to 4, with 2 draws — a 18% draw rate. Their last meeting at Floersheimer Elo-Stadtmeisterschaft 2017 November 2017 saw Budde prevail. With current classical ratings of 1960 and 1931, the Elo model gives Lahr a 49% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1960 vs 1931 (Δ +29)
With Markus Lahr as white
49% Markus20% draw31% Michael
With Michael Budde as white
38% Markus23% draw39% Michael
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Markus Lahr | Michael Budde | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1960 | 1931 |
| Peak rating | 2073 · Oct 2005 | 1995 · Feb 2016 |
| Peak age | 27 | 37 |
| World rank now | #31,486 | #40,772 |
| World rank peak | #24,763 | #32,101 |
| Federation rank now | #3,832 | #4,578 |
| Games (career, STD) | 208 | 344 |
| Months active | 214 | 166 |
| % white wins | 50% | 45% |
| % black wins | 49% | 39% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1263 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 12 | 4 |
Best Win
Markus Lahr
Michael Budde
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (11)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Markus Lahr
Michael Budde