Michael Wiedenkeller vs Claude Kaber
Michael Wiedenkeller (63, IM, LUX) and Claude Kaber (56, LUX) have met 2 times in classical OTB. Wiedenkeller leads the classical series 2–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2400 and 2058, the Elo model gives Wiedenkeller a 85% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2400 vs 2058 (Δ +342)
With Michael Wiedenkeller as white
85% Michael11% draw5% Claude
With Claude Kaber as white
79% Michael13% draw8% Claude
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Michael Wiedenkeller | Claude Kaber | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2400+1 | 2058+9 |
| Peak rating | 2481 · Jun 2017 | 2254 · Jan 2001 |
| Peak age | 54 | 31 |
| World rank now | #1,678 | #19,770 |
| World rank peak | #772 | #8,464 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #27 |
| Games (career, STD) | 677 | 261 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 58% | 46% |
| % black wins | 47% | 37% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2386 | 2078 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 95 | 51 |
Best Win
Michael Wiedenkeller
Claude Kaber
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (2)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Michael Wiedenkeller
Claude Kaber