Matthias Schoewel vs Steve Berger
Matthias Schoewel (59, GER) and Steve Berger (45, IM, GER) have never met in classical OTB, but played 11 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 48 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2182 and 2414, the Elo model gives Berger a 67% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2182 vs 2414 (Δ -232)
With Matthias Schoewel as white
16% Matthias17% draw67% Steve
With Steve Berger as white
11% Matthias14% draw75% Steve
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Matthias Schoewel | Steve Berger | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2182 | 2414 |
| Peak rating | 2278 · Jul 2001 | 2435 · Jan 2019 |
| Peak age | 34 | 38 |
| World rank now | #9,178 | #1,447 |
| World rank peak | #6,622 | #1,335 |
| Federation rank now | #958 | #103 |
| Games (career, STD) | 161 | 366 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 48% | 65% |
| % black wins | 38% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2164 | 2354 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 180 | 139 |
Best Win
Matthias Schoewel
Steve Berger
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).
Matthias Schoewel
Steve Berger