Thomas Koch vs Patrick Zelbel
Thomas Koch (54, IM, GER) and Patrick Zelbel (33, IM, GER) have never met in classical OTB, but played 7 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 9 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2415 and 2469, the Elo model gives Zelbel a 39% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2415 vs 2469 (Δ -54)
With Thomas Koch as white
33% Thomas28% draw39% Patrick
With Patrick Zelbel as white
26% Thomas24% draw51% Patrick
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Thomas Koch | Patrick Zelbel | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2415 | 2469+6 |
| Peak rating | 2489 · Jun 2017 | 2493 · Nov 2024 |
| Peak age | 45 | 31 |
| World rank now | #1,430 | #848 |
| World rank peak | #875 | #662 |
| Federation rank now | #102 | #45 |
| Games (career, STD) | 266 | 947 |
| Months active | 217 | 200 |
| % white wins | 46% | 51% |
| % black wins | 43% | 41% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2477 | 2401 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 11 | 53 |
Best Win
Thomas Koch
Patrick Zelbel
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Thomas Koch
Patrick Zelbel