Michael Maier vs Johannes Lerch
Michael Maier (20, CM, AUT) and Johannes Lerch (20, FM, AUT) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 6 rapid/blitz games. Lerch leads the classical series 2–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2259 and 2220, the Elo model gives Maier a 49% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2259 vs 2220 (Δ +39)
With Michael Maier as white
49% Michael23% draw28% Johannes
With Johannes Lerch as white
37% Michael27% draw36% Johannes
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Michael Maier | Johannes Lerch | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2259 | 2220 |
| Peak rating | 2288 · May 2025 | 2303 · Apr 2023 |
| Peak age | 19 | 17 |
| World rank now | #5,471 | #7,141 |
| World rank peak | #4,351 | #4,106 |
| Federation rank now | #83 | #120 |
| Games (career, STD) | 407 | 391 |
| Months active | 108 | 108 |
| % white wins | 50% | 43% |
| % black wins | 40% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2210 | 2241 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 51 | 96 |
Best Win
Michael Maier
Johannes Lerch
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 Maier
Johannes Lerch