Thomas Becker vs Hans Ulrich Barmbold
Thomas Becker (65, GER) and Hans Ulrich Barmbold (33, GER) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 6 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 2078 and 2158, the Elo model gives Barmbold a 45% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2078 vs 2158 (Δ -80)
With Thomas Becker as white
32% Thomas23% draw45% Hans
With Hans Ulrich Barmbold as white
24% Thomas19% draw56% Hans
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Thomas Becker | Hans Ulrich Barmbold | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2078 | 2158 |
| Peak rating | 2187 · Jul 2003 | 2159 · Nov 2023 |
| Peak age | 42 | 30 |
| World rank now | #17,670 | #10,696 |
| World rank peak | #11,197 | #10,245 |
| Federation rank now | #2,119 | #1,174 |
| Games (career, STD) | 193 | 73 |
| Months active | 218 | 134 |
| % white wins | 47% | 69% |
| % black wins | 44% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2180 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 35 | 29 |
Best Win
Thomas Becker
Hans Ulrich Barmbold
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Thomas Becker
Hans Ulrich Barmbold