Michael Hanser vs Branko Spalir
Michael Hanser (67, AUT) and Branko Spalir (63, SLO) have never met in classical OTB, but played 10 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 24 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1993 and 2117, the Elo model gives Spalir a 53% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1993 vs 2117 (Δ -124)
With Michael Hanser as white
28% Michael20% draw53% Branko
With Branko Spalir as white
20% Michael17% draw63% Branko
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Michael Hanser | Branko Spalir | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1993 | 2117 |
| Peak rating | 2161 · Jan 2001 | 2141 · Nov 2019 |
| Peak age | 42 | 56 |
| World rank now | #28,601 | #13,849 |
| World rank peak | #16,825 | #11,993 |
| Federation rank now | #672 | #123 |
| Games (career, STD) | 277 | 131 |
| Months active | 220 | 208 |
| % white wins | 47% | 51% |
| % black wins | 44% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2015 | 2115 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 112 | 68 |
Best Win
Michael Hanser
Branko Spalir
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).
Michael Hanser
Branko Spalir