Paul Hinrichs vs Pascal Barzen
Paul Hinrichs (22, FM, GER) and Pascal Barzen (31, FM, GER) have never met in classical OTB, but played 5 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 11 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2333 and 2322, the Elo model gives Hinrichs a 44% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2333 vs 2322 (Δ +11)
With Paul Hinrichs as white
44% Paul25% draw31% Pascal
With Pascal Barzen as white
33% Paul27% draw40% Pascal
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Paul Hinrichs | Pascal Barzen | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2333-25 | 2322-7 |
| Peak rating | 2358 · Mar 2026 | 2348 · May 2025 |
| Peak age | 22 | 30 |
| World rank now | #3,127 | #3,431 |
| World rank peak | #2,508 | #2,739 |
| Federation rank now | #252 | #299 |
| Games (career, STD) | 480 | 322 |
| Months active | 141 | 186 |
| % white wins | 56% | 63% |
| % black wins | 49% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2327 | 2293 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 138 | 34 |
Best Win
Paul Hinrichs
Pascal Barzen
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).
Paul Hinrichs
Pascal Barzen