Thilo Kabisch vs Josef Gheng
Thilo Kabisch (63, FM, GER) and Josef Gheng (55, FM, GER) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 6 rapid/blitz games. Kabisch leads the classical series 3–2 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2229 and 2174, the Elo model gives Kabisch a 52% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2229 vs 2174 (Δ +55)
With Thilo Kabisch as white
52% Thilo21% draw27% Josef
With Josef Gheng as white
40% Thilo25% draw34% Josef
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Thilo Kabisch | Josef Gheng | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2229 | 2174 |
| Peak rating | 2358 · May 2010 | 2377 · Oct 2006 |
| Peak age | 47 | 35 |
| World rank now | #6,737 | #9,654 |
| World rank peak | #3,255 | #2,607 |
| Federation rank now | #661 | #1,021 |
| Games (career, STD) | 774 | 769 |
| Months active | 218 | 218 |
| % white wins | 54% | 60% |
| % black wins | 48% | 58% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2195 | 2124 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 45 | 80 |
Best Win
Thilo Kabisch
Josef Gheng
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (11)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Thilo Kabisch
Josef Gheng