Torsten Schulte vs Nikolas Schenk-Pogan
Torsten Schulte (64, GER) and Nikolas Schenk-Pogan (35, FM, SUI) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Schenk-Pogan leads the classical series 2–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2044 and 2146, the Elo model gives Schenk-Pogan a 49% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2044 vs 2146 (Δ -102)
With Torsten Schulte as white
30% Torsten21% draw49% Nikolas
With Nikolas Schenk-Pogan as white
22% Torsten18% draw60% Nikolas
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Torsten Schulte | Nikolas Schenk-Pogan | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2044 | 2146 |
| Peak rating | 2231 · Oct 2007 | 2323 · Jul 2017 |
| Peak age | 45 | 26 |
| World rank now | #21,446 | #11,524 |
| World rank peak | #10,538 | #4,216 |
| Federation rank now | #2,507 | #159 |
| Games (career, STD) | 633 | 1,182 |
| Months active | 217 | 194 |
| % white wins | 37% | 50% |
| % black wins | 32% | 39% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2021 | 2159 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 46 | 64 |
Best Win
Torsten Schulte
Nikolas Schenk-Pogan
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).
Torsten Schulte
Nikolas Schenk-Pogan