Rainer Polzin vs Arik Braun
Rainer Polzin (55, GM, GER) and Arik Braun (38, GM, GER) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Braun leads the classical series 2–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2378 and 2587, the Elo model gives Braun a 63% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2378 vs 2587 (Δ -209)
With Rainer Polzin as white
17% Rainer19% draw63% Arik
With Arik Braun as white
12% Rainer16% draw72% Arik
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Rainer Polzin | Arik Braun | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2378 | 2587 |
| Peak rating | 2520 · Jan 2005 | 2609 · Feb 2020 |
| Peak age | 34 | 32 |
| World rank now | #2,077 | #196 |
| World rank peak | #468 | #191 |
| Federation rank now | #159 | #10 |
| Games (career, STD) | 485 | 603 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 45% | 53% |
| % black wins | 39% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2291 | 2668 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 48 | 6 |
Best Win
Rainer Polzin
Arik Braun
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).
Rainer Polzin
Arik Braun