Rudolf Meessen vs Christian Braun
Rudolf Meessen (58, FM, BEL) and Christian Braun (40, IM, GER) have met 11 times in classical OTB. Braun leads with 7 wins to 3, with 1 draws — a 9% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2. Bundesliga Nord 2025-2026 November 2025 drew. With current classical ratings of 2223 and 2395, the Elo model gives Braun a 59% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2223 vs 2395 (Δ -172)
With Rudolf Meessen as white
21% Rudolf20% draw59% Christian
With Christian Braun as white
15% Rudolf17% draw68% Christian
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Rudolf Meessen | Christian Braun | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2223+11 | 2395-1 |
| Peak rating | 2340 · Nov 2009 | 2453 · Dec 2022 |
| Peak age | 41 | 36 |
| World rank now | #6,992 | #1,768 |
| World rank peak | #3,182 | #1,171 |
| Federation rank now | #79 | #131 |
| Games (career, STD) | 730 | 801 |
| Months active | 217 | 210 |
| % white wins | 41% | 55% |
| % black wins | 35% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2218 | 2395 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 50 | 25 |
Best Win
Rudolf Meessen
Christian Braun
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (11)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Rudolf Meessen
Christian Braun