Philipp Wendl vs Julian Leitgeb
Philipp Wendl (19, FM, AUT) and Julian Leitgeb (18, FM, AUT) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Wendl leads the classical series 1–0 (7 draws). With current classical ratings of 2282 and 2298, the Elo model gives Leitgeb a 34% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2282 vs 2298 (Δ -16)
With Philipp Wendl as white
40% Philipp26% draw34% Julian
With Julian Leitgeb as white
31% Philipp24% draw45% Julian
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Philipp Wendl | Julian Leitgeb | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2282 | 2298 |
| Peak rating | 2307 · Feb 2025 | 2335 · Jun 2025 |
| Peak age | 18 | 17 |
| World rank now | #4,644 | #4,158 |
| World rank peak | #3,854 | #3,042 |
| Federation rank now | #70 | #59 |
| Games (career, STD) | 469 | 441 |
| Months active | 128 | 95 |
| % white wins | 53% | 52% |
| % black wins | 47% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2243 | 2273 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 129 | 175 |
Best Win
Philipp Wendl
Julian Leitgeb
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (11)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Philipp Wendl
Julian Leitgeb