Oliver Kurmann vs Fabian Baenziger
Oliver Kurmann (41, IM, SUI) and Fabian Baenziger (24, IM, SUI) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Kurmann leads the classical series 2–0 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2353 and 2434, the Elo model gives Baenziger a 44% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2353 vs 2434 (Δ -81)
With Oliver Kurmann as white
31% Oliver26% draw44% Fabian
With Fabian Baenziger as white
23% Oliver22% draw55% Fabian
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Oliver Kurmann | Fabian Baenziger | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2353 | 2434 |
| Peak rating | 2488 · Nov 2017 | 2457 · Aug 2022 |
| Peak age | 32 | 20 |
| World rank now | #2,639 | #1,189 |
| World rank peak | #892 | #961 |
| Federation rank now | #25 | #12 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,087 | 1,239 |
| Months active | 216 | 164 |
| % white wins | 38% | 45% |
| % black wins | 32% | 33% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2333 | 2429 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 88 | 82 |
Best Win
Oliver Kurmann
Fabian Baenziger
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Oliver Kurmann
Fabian Baenziger