Nikolaus Stanec vs Rainer Buhmann
Nikolaus Stanec (58, GM, AUT) and Rainer Buhmann (45, GM, GER) have met 8 times in classical OTB. Buhmann leads the classical series 1–0 (7 draws). With current classical ratings of 2443 and 2547, the Elo model gives Buhmann a 47% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2443 vs 2547 (Δ -104)
With Nikolaus Stanec as white
28% Nikolaus25% draw47% Rainer
With Rainer Buhmann as white
20% Nikolaus21% draw58% Rainer
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikolaus Stanec | Rainer Buhmann | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2443+10 | 2547+8 |
| Peak rating | 2568 · Oct 2005 | 2653 · Jun 2016 |
| Peak age | 37 | 35 |
| World rank now | #1,099 | #330 |
| World rank peak | #221 | #103 |
| Federation rank now | #13 | #16 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,150 | 1,427 |
| Months active | 217 | 218 |
| % white wins | 60% | 53% |
| % black wins | 46% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2360 | 2536 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 110 | 20 |
Best Win
Nikolaus Stanec
Rainer Buhmann
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nikolaus Stanec
Rainer Buhmann