Markus Ragger vs Niclas Huschenbeth
Markus Ragger (38, GM, AUT) and Niclas Huschenbeth (34, GM, GER) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Ragger leads with 4 wins to 0, with 6 draws — a 60% draw rate. Their last meeting at 1. Bundesliga AUT 2025-2026 Round 6-11 drew. With current classical ratings of 2579 and 2586, the Elo model gives Huschenbeth a 32% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2579 vs 2586 (Δ -7)
With Markus Ragger as white
40% Markus28% draw32% Niclas
With Niclas Huschenbeth as white
30% Markus27% draw43% Niclas
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Markus Ragger | Niclas Huschenbeth | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2579-2 | 2586+12 |
| Peak rating | 2703 · Feb 2017 | 2628 · Nov 2019 |
| Peak age | 29 | 27 |
| World rank now | #218 | #199 |
| World rank peak | #41 | #144 |
| Federation rank now | #2 | #11 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,620 | 1,182 |
| Months active | 219 | 206 |
| % white wins | 52% | 52% |
| % black wins | 38% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2581 | 2510 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 58 | 50 |
Best Win
Markus Ragger
Niclas Huschenbeth
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Markus Ragger
Niclas Huschenbeth