Thomas Biehler vs Thomas Becker
Thomas Biehler (60, GER) and Thomas Becker (65, GER) have never met in classical OTB, but played 8 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 2186 and 2078, the Elo model gives Biehler a 60% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2186 vs 2078 (Δ +108)
With Thomas Biehler as white
60% Thomas18% draw21% Thomas
With Thomas Becker as white
50% Thomas21% draw29% Thomas
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Thomas Biehler | Thomas Becker | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2186 | 2078 |
| Peak rating | 2296 · Jan 2001 | 2187 · Jul 2003 |
| Peak age | 35 | 42 |
| World rank now | #9,027 | #17,670 |
| World rank peak | #5,669 | #11,197 |
| Federation rank now | #985 | #2,119 |
| Games (career, STD) | 69 | 193 |
| Months active | 218 | 218 |
| % white wins | 56% | 47% |
| % black wins | 51% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 20 | 35 |
Best Win
Thomas Biehler
Thomas Becker
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Thomas Biehler
Thomas Becker