Rudolf Meessen vs Juergen Kaufeld
Rudolf Meessen (58, FM, BEL) and Juergen Kaufeld (50, FM, GER) have met 6 times in classical OTB. With current classical ratings of 2223 and 2201, the Elo model gives Meessen a 47% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2223 vs 2201 (Δ +22)
With Rudolf Meessen as white
47% Rudolf23% draw30% Juergen
With Juergen Kaufeld as white
35% Rudolf26% draw39% Juergen
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Rudolf Meessen | Juergen Kaufeld | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2223+11 | 2201-3 |
| Peak rating | 2340 · Nov 2009 | 2360 · May 2013 |
| Peak age | 41 | 37 |
| World rank now | #6,992 | #8,115 |
| World rank peak | #3,182 | #3,019 |
| Federation rank now | #79 | #849 |
| Games (career, STD) | 730 | 913 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 41% | 45% |
| % black wins | 35% | 38% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2218 | 2162 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 50 | 36 |
Best Win
Rudolf Meessen
Juergen Kaufeld
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).
Rudolf Meessen
Juergen Kaufeld