Oliver Kurmann vs Noel Studer
Oliver Kurmann (41, IM, SUI) and Noel Studer (30, GM, SUI) have met 11 times in classical OTB. Studer leads with 5 wins to 2, with 4 draws — a 36% draw rate. Their last meeting at SSB Worldcup Qualification 2021 (part 2) drew. With current classical ratings of 2353 and 2582, the Elo model gives Studer a 66% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2353 vs 2582 (Δ -229)
With Oliver Kurmann as white
15% Oliver18% draw66% Noel
With Noel Studer as white
10% Oliver15% draw74% Noel
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Oliver Kurmann | Noel Studer | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2353 | 2582 |
| Peak rating | 2488 · Nov 2017 | 2588 · Dec 2020 |
| Peak age | 32 | 24 |
| World rank now | #2,639 | #275 |
| World rank peak | #892 | #265 |
| Federation rank now | #25 | #2 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,087 | 1,022 |
| Months active | 216 | 186 |
| % white wins | 38% | 49% |
| % black wins | 32% | 41% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2333 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 88 | 9 |
Best Win
Oliver Kurmann
Noel Studer
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Oliver Kurmann
Noel Studer