Michael Richter vs Frank Niehaus
Michael Richter (48, GM, GER) and Frank Niehaus (68, GER) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Richter leads the classical series 4–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2383 and 2119, the Elo model gives Richter a 78% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2383 vs 2119 (Δ +264)
With Michael Richter as white
78% Michael13% draw9% Frank
With Frank Niehaus as white
71% Michael15% draw13% Frank
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Michael Richter | Frank Niehaus | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2383-16 | 2119+18 |
| Peak rating | 2517 · Oct 2015 | 2255 · Aug 2016 |
| Peak age | 37 | 58 |
| World rank now | #1,975 | #13,697 |
| World rank peak | #627 | #6,992 |
| Federation rank now | #152 | #1,541 |
| Games (career, STD) | 622 | 805 |
| Months active | 217 | 204 |
| % white wins | 54% | 48% |
| % black wins | 47% | 36% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2377 | 2049 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 44 | 56 |
Best Win
Michael Richter
Frank Niehaus
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).
Michael Richter
Frank Niehaus