Michael Hanser vs Walter Peierl
Michael Hanser (67, AUT) and Walter Peierl (85, AUT) have never met in classical OTB, but played 12 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 17 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1993 and 1776, the Elo model gives Hanser a 75% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1993 vs 1776 (Δ +217)
With Michael Hanser as white
75% Michael12% draw13% Walter
With Walter Peierl as white
67% Michael14% draw19% Walter
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Michael Hanser | Walter Peierl | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1993 | 1776 |
| Peak rating | 2161 · Jan 2001 | 2124 · Oct 2003 |
| Peak age | 42 | 62 |
| World rank now | #28,601 | #83,833 |
| World rank peak | #16,825 | #22,004 |
| Federation rank now | #672 | #2,000 |
| Games (career, STD) | 277 | 465 |
| Months active | 220 | 207 |
| % white wins | 47% | 33% |
| % black wins | 44% | 34% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2015 | 1713 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 112 | 39 |
Best Win
Michael Hanser
Walter Peierl
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Michael Hanser
Walter Peierl