Thomas Becker vs Ralf Courtial
Thomas Becker (65, GER) and Ralf Courtial (64, GER) have never met in classical OTB, but played 5 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 11 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2078 and 1872, the Elo model gives Becker a 73% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2078 vs 1872 (Δ +206)
With Thomas Becker as white
73% Thomas13% draw13% Ralf
With Ralf Courtial as white
65% Thomas16% draw19% Ralf
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Thomas Becker | Ralf Courtial | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2078 | 1872 |
| Peak rating | 2187 · Jul 2003 | 1872 · Apr 2025 |
| Peak age | 42 | 63 |
| World rank now | #17,670 | #56,597 |
| World rank peak | #11,197 | #52,967 |
| Federation rank now | #2,119 | #6,216 |
| Games (career, STD) | 193 | 20 |
| Months active | 218 | 89 |
| % white wins | 47% | 57% |
| % black wins | 44% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 35 | 35 |
Best Win
Thomas Becker
Ralf Courtial
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).
Thomas Becker
Ralf Courtial