Ralf Kotter vs Richard Zahn
Ralf Kotter (61, FM, GER) and Richard Zahn (62, GER) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Kotter leads the classical series 4–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2238 and 2004, the Elo model gives Kotter a 76% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2238 vs 2004 (Δ +234)
With Ralf Kotter as white
76% Ralf13% draw11% Richard
With Richard Zahn as white
68% Ralf16% draw16% Richard
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ralf Kotter | Richard Zahn | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2238 | 2004 |
| Peak rating | 2390 · Dec 2018 | 2139 · Jan 2006 |
| Peak age | 53 | 42 |
| World rank now | #6,343 | #26,868 |
| World rank peak | #2,385 | #17,031 |
| Federation rank now | #611 | #3,121 |
| Games (career, STD) | 318 | 431 |
| Months active | 218 | 202 |
| % white wins | 51% | 46% |
| % black wins | 40% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2127 | 1867 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 41 | 38 |
Best Win
Ralf Kotter
Richard Zahn
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).
Ralf Kotter
Richard Zahn