Michael Hanser vs Guenter Szolderits
Michael Hanser (67, AUT) and Guenter Szolderits (63, AUT) have never met in classical OTB, but played 11 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 12 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1993 and 1926, the Elo model gives Hanser a 55% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1993 vs 1926 (Δ +67)
With Michael Hanser as white
55% Michael18% draw27% Guenter
With Guenter Szolderits as white
44% Michael22% draw34% Guenter
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Michael Hanser | Guenter Szolderits | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1993 | 1926 |
| Peak rating | 2161 · Jan 2001 | 2012 · Jul 2008 |
| Peak age | 42 | 45 |
| World rank now | #28,601 | #41,902 |
| World rank peak | #16,825 | #30,161 |
| Federation rank now | #672 | #989 |
| Games (career, STD) | 277 | 179 |
| Months active | 220 | 208 |
| % white wins | 47% | 36% |
| % black wins | 44% | 34% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2015 | 1671 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 112 | 99 |
Best Win
Michael Hanser
Guenter Szolderits
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).
Michael Hanser
Guenter Szolderits