Roger Poehlmann vs Michael Walder
Roger Poehlmann (57, USA) and Michael Walder (70, USA) have met 8 times in classical OTB. Poehlmann leads the classical series 4–2 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2149 and 1838, the Elo model gives Poehlmann a 83% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2149 vs 1838 (Δ +311)
With Roger Poehlmann as white
83% Roger10% draw7% Michael
With Michael Walder as white
77% Roger12% draw11% Michael
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Roger Poehlmann | Michael Walder | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2149 | 1838 |
| Peak rating | 2235 · Jan 2004 | 2048 · Jan 2016 |
| Peak age | 35 | 60 |
| World rank now | #11,023 | #64,830 |
| World rank peak | #8,547 | #25,260 |
| Federation rank now | #306 | #1,806 |
| Games (career, STD) | 136 | 681 |
| Months active | 218 | 140 |
| % white wins | 61% | 57% |
| % black wins | 56% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1802 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 33 |
Best Win
Roger Poehlmann
Michael Walder
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Roger Poehlmann
Michael Walder