Uwe Kersten vs Hagen Poetsch
Uwe Kersten (58, IM, GER) and Hagen Poetsch (35, GM, GER) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Poetsch leads the classical series 2–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2164 and 2466, the Elo model gives Poetsch a 75% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2164 vs 2466 (Δ -302)
With Uwe Kersten as white
11% Uwe14% draw75% Hagen
With Hagen Poetsch as white
7% Uwe12% draw81% Hagen
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Uwe Kersten | Hagen Poetsch | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2164 | 2466-12 |
| Peak rating | 2369 · Oct 2001 | 2531 · Feb 2020 |
| Peak age | 33 | 29 |
| World rank now | #10,296 | #865 |
| World rank peak | #2,777 | #542 |
| Federation rank now | #1,116 | #49 |
| Games (career, STD) | 945 | 1,635 |
| Months active | 217 | 203 |
| % white wins | 47% | 59% |
| % black wins | 41% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2124 | 2403 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 58 | 250 |
Best Win
Uwe Kersten
Hagen Poetsch
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).
Uwe Kersten
Hagen Poetsch