Oliver Kurmann vs Sebastian Bogner
Oliver Kurmann (41, IM, SUI) and Sebastian Bogner (35, GM, SUI) have met 11 times in classical OTB. Bogner leads with 5 wins to 4, with 2 draws — a 18% draw rate. Their last meeting at SEM 2025 Title Tournament Open saw Bogner prevail. With current classical ratings of 2353 and 2546, the Elo model gives Bogner a 61% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2353 vs 2546 (Δ -193)
With Oliver Kurmann as white
19% Oliver20% draw61% Sebastian
With Sebastian Bogner as white
13% Oliver17% draw70% Sebastian
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Oliver Kurmann | Sebastian Bogner | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2353-24 | 2546-4 |
| Peak rating | 2488 · Nov 2017 | 2619 · Aug 2018 |
| Peak age | 32 | 27 |
| World rank now | #2,639 | #334 |
| World rank peak | #892 | #171 |
| Federation rank now | #25 | #2 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,087 | 1,416 |
| Months active | 215 | 210 |
| % white wins | 38% | 52% |
| % black wins | 32% | 41% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2333 | 2535 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 88 | 70 |
Best Win
Oliver Kurmann
Sebastian Bogner
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
Sebastian Bogner