Rudolf Meessen vs Marcel Harff
Rudolf Meessen (58, FM, BEL) and Marcel Harff (36, FM, GER) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Harff leads the classical series 3–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2223 and 2342, the Elo model gives Harff a 51% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2223 vs 2342 (Δ -119)
With Rudolf Meessen as white
27% Rudolf22% draw51% Marcel
With Marcel Harff as white
20% Rudolf19% draw61% Marcel
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Rudolf Meessen | Marcel Harff | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2223+11 | 2342-2 |
| Peak rating | 2340 · Nov 2009 | 2420 · Oct 2018 |
| Peak age | 41 | 28 |
| World rank now | #6,992 | #2,895 |
| World rank peak | #3,182 | #1,798 |
| Federation rank now | #79 | #231 |
| Games (career, STD) | 730 | 758 |
| Months active | 217 | 199 |
| % white wins | 41% | 55% |
| % black wins | 35% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2218 | 2362 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 50 | 65 |
Best Win
Rudolf Meessen
Marcel Harff
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Rudolf Meessen
Marcel Harff