Thomas Schuetz vs Ralf Courtial
Thomas Schuetz (70, GER) and Ralf Courtial (64, GER) have never met in classical OTB, but played 6 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 1945 and 1872, the Elo model gives Schuetz a 56% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1945 vs 1872 (Δ +73)
With Thomas Schuetz as white
56% Thomas18% draw26% Ralf
With Ralf Courtial as white
45% Thomas21% draw34% Ralf
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Thomas Schuetz | Ralf Courtial | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1945 | 1872 |
| Peak rating | 1996 · May 2011 | 1872 · Apr 2025 |
| Peak age | 55 | 63 |
| World rank now | #37,597 | #56,597 |
| World rank peak | #33,548 | #52,967 |
| Federation rank now | #4,436 | #6,216 |
| Games (career, STD) | 86 | 20 |
| Months active | 173 | 89 |
| % white wins | 52% | 57% |
| % black wins | 38% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 35 |
Best Win
Thomas Schuetz
Ralf Courtial
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Thomas Schuetz
Ralf Courtial