Richard Bethke vs Alexander Krastev
Richard Bethke (21, FM, GER) and Alexander Krastev (21, IM, GER) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Krastev leads the classical series 4–1 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2324 and 2428, the Elo model gives Krastev a 48% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2324 vs 2428 (Δ -104)
With Richard Bethke as white
28% Richard24% draw48% Alexander
With Alexander Krastev as white
21% Richard20% draw59% Alexander
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Richard Bethke | Alexander Krastev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2324-13 | 2428+3 |
| Peak rating | 2396 · Apr 2025 | 2470 · Jan 2024 |
| Peak age | 20 | 19 |
| World rank now | #3,375 | #1,267 |
| World rank peak | #1,811 | #887 |
| Federation rank now | #291 | #78 |
| Games (career, STD) | 626 | 893 |
| Months active | 160 | 141 |
| % white wins | 47% | 50% |
| % black wins | 41% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2234 | 2415 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 75 | 133 |
Best Win
Richard Bethke
Alexander Krastev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Richard Bethke
Alexander Krastev