Pascal Karsay vs Martin Heider
Pascal Karsay (26, FM, GER) and Martin Heider (36, GER) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 5 rapid/blitz games. Heider leads the classical series 2–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2376 and 2413, the Elo model gives Heider a 36% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2376 vs 2413 (Δ -37)
With Pascal Karsay as white
35% Pascal29% draw36% Martin
With Martin Heider as white
28% Pascal24% draw48% Martin
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Pascal Karsay | Martin Heider | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2376-36 | 2413+17 |
| Peak rating | 2420 · Feb 2026 | 2414 · May 2018 |
| Peak age | 26 | 28 |
| World rank now | #2,109 | #1,462 |
| World rank peak | #1,361 | #1,462 |
| Federation rank now | #164 | #105 |
| Games (career, STD) | 690 | 163 |
| Months active | 165 | 189 |
| % white wins | 52% | 62% |
| % black wins | 46% | 61% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2279 | 2413 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 62 | 117 |
Best Win
Pascal Karsay
Martin Heider
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).
Pascal Karsay
Martin Heider