Otto Nakapunda vs Max Baron Nitzborn
Otto Nakapunda (51, CM, NAM) and Max Baron Nitzborn (55, CM, NAM) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Nakapunda leads the classical series 3–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 1897 and 1735, the Elo model gives Nakapunda a 69% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1897 vs 1735 (Δ +162)
With Otto Nakapunda as white
69% Otto13% draw18% Max
With Max Baron Nitzborn as white
59% Otto16% draw24% Max
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Otto Nakapunda | Max Baron Nitzborn | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1897 | 1735 |
| Peak rating | 2141 · Jan 2001 | 1970 · Sep 2014 |
| Peak age | 26 | 43 |
| World rank now | #48,898 | #97,609 |
| World rank peak | #18,492 | #35,509 |
| Federation rank now | #8 | #30 |
| Games (career, STD) | 162 | 187 |
| Months active | 194 | 140 |
| % white wins | 49% | 51% |
| % black wins | 44% | 38% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1817 | 1147 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 22 | 15 |
Best Win
Otto Nakapunda
Max Baron Nitzborn
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Otto Nakapunda
Max Baron Nitzborn