Pascal Karsay vs Pascal Barzen
Pascal Karsay (26, FM, GER) and Pascal Barzen (31, FM, GER) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 6 rapid/blitz games. Karsay leads the classical series 1–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2376 and 2322, the Elo model gives Karsay a 51% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2376 vs 2322 (Δ +54)
With Pascal Karsay as white
51% Pascal23% draw26% Pascal
With Pascal Barzen as white
39% Pascal27% draw34% Pascal
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Pascal Karsay | Pascal Barzen | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2376-36 | 2322-7 |
| Peak rating | 2420 · Feb 2026 | 2348 · May 2025 |
| Peak age | 26 | 30 |
| World rank now | #2,109 | #3,431 |
| World rank peak | #1,361 | #2,739 |
| Federation rank now | #164 | #299 |
| Games (career, STD) | 690 | 322 |
| Months active | 165 | 186 |
| % white wins | 52% | 63% |
| % black wins | 46% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2279 | 2293 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 62 | 34 |
Best Win
Pascal Karsay
Pascal Barzen
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Pascal Karsay
Pascal Barzen