Martin Kraemer vs Zahar Efimenko
Martin Kraemer (39, GM, GER) and Zahar Efimenko (41, GM, UKR) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Efimenko leads the classical series 3–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2560 and 2548, the Elo model gives Kraemer a 43% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2560 vs 2548 (Δ +12)
With Martin Kraemer as white
43% Martin27% draw30% Zahar
With Zahar Efimenko as white
33% Martin28% draw39% Zahar
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Martin Kraemer | Zahar Efimenko | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2560+4 | 2548-8 |
| Peak rating | 2587 · Apr 2019 | 2708 · Mar 2011 |
| Peak age | 32 | 26 |
| World rank now | #263 | #325 |
| World rank peak | #211 | #34 |
| Federation rank now | #14 | #18 |
| Games (career, STD) | 614 | 982 |
| Months active | 217 | 216 |
| % white wins | 43% | 40% |
| % black wins | 36% | 33% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2520 | 2556 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 46 | 26 |
Best Win
Martin Kraemer
Zahar Efimenko
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Martin Kraemer
Zahar Efimenko