Robert Hess vs Marc Arnold
Robert Hess (35, GM, USA) and Marc Arnold (34, GM, USA) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Hess leads the classical series 2–1 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2591 and 2517, the Elo model gives Hess a 54% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2591 vs 2517 (Δ +74)
With Robert Hess as white
54% Robert23% draw23% Marc
With Marc Arnold as white
42% Robert27% draw31% Marc
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Robert Hess | Marc Arnold | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2591 | 2517 |
| Peak rating | 2635 · Mar 2012 | 2538 · Sep 2012 |
| Peak age | 21 | 20 |
| World rank now | #263 | #655 |
| World rank peak | #126 | #491 |
| Federation rank now | #24 | #42 |
| Games (career, STD) | 503 | 462 |
| Months active | 210 | 208 |
| % white wins | 54% | 49% |
| % black wins | 46% | 38% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Robert Hess
Marc Arnold
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Robert Hess
Marc Arnold