Steve Berger vs Michael Kotyk
Steve Berger (45, IM, GER) and Michael Kotyk (22, CM, GER) have never met in classical OTB, but played 6 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 5 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2414 and 2240, the Elo model gives Berger a 69% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2414 vs 2240 (Δ +174)
With Steve Berger as white
69% Steve17% draw15% Michael
With Michael Kotyk as white
59% Steve20% draw21% Michael
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Steve Berger | Michael Kotyk | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2414 | 2240+12 |
| Peak rating | 2435 · Jan 2019 | 2241 · May 2025 |
| Peak age | 38 | 21 |
| World rank now | #1,447 | #6,254 |
| World rank peak | #1,335 | #6,036 |
| Federation rank now | #103 | #594 |
| Games (career, STD) | 366 | 684 |
| Months active | 217 | 124 |
| % white wins | 65% | 54% |
| % black wins | 51% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2354 | 2199 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 139 | 210 |
Best Win
Steve Berger
Michael Kotyk
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).
Steve Berger
Michael Kotyk