Simon Knudsen vs Timo Kueppers
Simon Knudsen (27, FM, GER) and Timo Kueppers (26, FM, GER) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Knudsen leads the classical series 1–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2237 and 2324, the Elo model gives Kueppers a 45% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2237 vs 2324 (Δ -87)
With Simon Knudsen as white
30% Simon24% draw45% Timo
With Timo Kueppers as white
23% Simon20% draw57% Timo
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Simon Knudsen | Timo Kueppers | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2237 | 2324+7 |
| Peak rating | 2312 · Feb 2025 | 2330 · Oct 2025 |
| Peak age | 26 | 25 |
| World rank now | #6,381 | #3,375 |
| World rank peak | #3,697 | #3,178 |
| Federation rank now | #615 | #291 |
| Games (career, STD) | 514 | 547 |
| Months active | 144 | 132 |
| % white wins | 50% | 53% |
| % black wins | 44% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2206 | 2311 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 54 | 126 |
Best Win
Simon Knudsen
Timo Kueppers
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).
Simon Knudsen
Timo Kueppers