Rainer Buhmann vs Hagen Poetsch
Rainer Buhmann (45, GM, GER) and Hagen Poetsch (35, GM, GER) have met 7 times in classical OTB. Buhmann leads the classical series 4–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2547 and 2466, the Elo model gives Buhmann a 55% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2547 vs 2466 (Δ +81)
With Rainer Buhmann as white
55% Rainer22% draw23% Hagen
With Hagen Poetsch as white
43% Rainer27% draw30% Hagen
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Rainer Buhmann | Hagen Poetsch | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2547+8 | 2466-12 |
| Peak rating | 2653 · Jun 2016 | 2531 · Feb 2020 |
| Peak age | 35 | 29 |
| World rank now | #330 | #865 |
| World rank peak | #103 | #542 |
| Federation rank now | #16 | #49 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,427 | 1,635 |
| Months active | 218 | 203 |
| % white wins | 53% | 59% |
| % black wins | 42% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2536 | 2403 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 20 | 250 |
Best Win
Rainer Buhmann
Hagen Poetsch
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).
Rainer Buhmann
Hagen Poetsch