Maximilian Pfaltz vs Ziad Kanana
Maximilian Pfaltz (15, SUI) and Ziad Kanana (16, SUI) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Kanana leads the classical series 3–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2086 and 2116, the Elo model gives Kanana a 37% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2086 vs 2116 (Δ -30)
With Maximilian Pfaltz as white
38% Maximilian25% draw37% Ziad
With Ziad Kanana as white
30% Maximilian22% draw48% Ziad
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Maximilian Pfaltz | Ziad Kanana | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2086+48 | 2116+35 |
| Peak rating | 2139 · Jul 2025 | 2187 · Jan 2026 |
| Peak age | 14 | 16 |
| World rank now | #16,702 | #13,950 |
| World rank peak | #11,790 | #8,861 |
| Federation rank now | #225 | #193 |
| Games (career, STD) | 357 | 371 |
| Months active | 69 | 67 |
| % white wins | 49% | 49% |
| % black wins | 47% | 39% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2056 | 2113 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 114 | 104 |
Best Win
Maximilian Pfaltz
Ziad Kanana
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).
Maximilian Pfaltz
Ziad Kanana