Paul Hinrichs vs Pascal Karsay
Paul Hinrichs (22, FM, GER) and Pascal Karsay (26, FM, GER) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Karsay leads the classical series 3–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2333 and 2376, the Elo model gives Karsay a 37% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2333 vs 2376 (Δ -43)
With Paul Hinrichs as white
35% Paul28% draw37% Pascal
With Pascal Karsay as white
27% Paul23% draw49% Pascal
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Paul Hinrichs | Pascal Karsay | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2333-25 | 2376-36 |
| Peak rating | 2358 · Mar 2026 | 2420 · Feb 2026 |
| Peak age | 22 | 26 |
| World rank now | #3,127 | #2,109 |
| World rank peak | #2,508 | #1,361 |
| Federation rank now | #252 | #164 |
| Games (career, STD) | 480 | 690 |
| Months active | 141 | 165 |
| % white wins | 56% | 52% |
| % black wins | 49% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2327 | 2279 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 138 | 62 |
Best Win
Paul Hinrichs
Pascal Karsay
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
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 Karsay