Martin Ballmann vs Michael Hochstrasser
Martin Ballmann (58, IM, SUI) and Michael Hochstrasser (50, IM, SUI) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Hochstrasser leads the classical series 3–2 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2330 and 2311, the Elo model gives Ballmann a 45% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2330 vs 2311 (Δ +19)
With Martin Ballmann as white
45% Martin25% draw30% Michael
With Michael Hochstrasser as white
34% Martin27% draw39% Michael
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Martin Ballmann | Michael Hochstrasser | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2330-5 | 2311-4 |
| Peak rating | 2431 · Jan 2002 | 2400 · Jan 2008 |
| Peak age | 34 | 32 |
| World rank now | #3,203 | #3,746 |
| World rank peak | #1,254 | #1,956 |
| Federation rank now | #34 | #41 |
| Games (career, STD) | 381 | 298 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 30% | 33% |
| % black wins | 29% | 23% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2356 | 2385 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 12 | 24 |
Best Win
Martin Ballmann
Michael Hochstrasser
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Martin Ballmann
Michael Hochstrasser