Simon Gruenwald vs Julian Leitgeb
Simon Gruenwald (18, CM, AUT) and Julian Leitgeb (18, FM, AUT) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 11 rapid/blitz games. Leitgeb leads the classical series 4–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2125 and 2298, the Elo model gives Leitgeb a 59% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2125 vs 2298 (Δ -173)
With Simon Gruenwald as white
22% Simon19% draw59% Julian
With Julian Leitgeb as white
15% Simon16% draw69% Julian
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Simon Gruenwald | Julian Leitgeb | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2125-4 | 2298-8 |
| Peak rating | 2221 · Feb 2026 | 2335 · Jun 2025 |
| Peak age | 18 | 17 |
| World rank now | #13,204 | #4,158 |
| World rank peak | #7,136 | #3,042 |
| Federation rank now | #268 | #59 |
| Games (career, STD) | 370 | 441 |
| Months active | 93 | 94 |
| % white wins | 54% | 52% |
| % black wins | 51% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2142 | 2273 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 283 | 175 |
Best Win
Simon Gruenwald
Julian Leitgeb
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (17)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Simon Gruenwald
Julian Leitgeb