Siegfried Zoernpfenning vs Herbert Goelles
Siegfried Zoernpfenning (69, AUT) and Herbert Goelles (58, AUT) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Zoernpfenning leads the classical series 4–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2056 and 1974, the Elo model gives Zoernpfenning a 57% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2056 vs 1974 (Δ +82)
With Siegfried Zoernpfenning as white
57% Siegfried18% draw25% Herbert
With Herbert Goelles as white
46% Siegfried22% draw32% Herbert
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Siegfried Zoernpfenning | Herbert Goelles | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2056 | 1974 |
| Peak rating | 2164 · Feb 2015 | 1998 · Sep 2025 |
| Peak age | 58 | 57 |
| World rank now | #20,041 | #31,868 |
| World rank peak | #13,020 | #26,860 |
| Federation rank now | #449 | #735 |
| Games (career, STD) | 586 | 194 |
| Months active | 192 | 76 |
| % white wins | 49% | 49% |
| % black wins | 37% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2045 | 1970 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 57 | 173 |
Best Win
Siegfried Zoernpfenning
Herbert Goelles
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).
Siegfried Zoernpfenning
Herbert Goelles