Michael Wiedenkeller vs Fred Berend
Michael Wiedenkeller (63, IM, LUX) and Fred Berend (61, IM, LUX) have met 17 times in classical OTB. Wiedenkeller leads with 8 wins to 4, with 5 draws — a 29% draw rate. Their last meeting at Luxembourg Team Championship 25-26 Round 10 drew. With current classical ratings of 2400 and 2208, the Elo model gives Wiedenkeller a 71% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2400 vs 2208 (Δ +192)
With Michael Wiedenkeller as white
71% Michael16% draw13% Fred
With Fred Berend as white
62% Michael19% draw19% Fred
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Michael Wiedenkeller | Fred Berend | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2400+1 | 2208-5 |
| Peak rating | 2481 · Jun 2017 | 2396 · Mar 2010 |
| Peak age | 54 | 45 |
| World rank now | #1,678 | #7,723 |
| World rank peak | #772 | #2,227 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #5 |
| Games (career, STD) | 677 | 777 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 58% | 54% |
| % black wins | 47% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2386 | 2145 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 95 | 109 |
Best Win
Michael Wiedenkeller
Fred Berend
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (20)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Michael Wiedenkeller
Fred Berend