Vitaly Kunin vs Hagen Poetsch
Vitaly Kunin (43, GM, GER) and Hagen Poetsch (35, GM, GER) have met 11 times in classical OTB. Kunin leads with 5 wins to 3, with 3 draws — a 27% draw rate. Their last meeting at 96. Deutsche Einzelmeisterschaft 2025 Kandidatenturnier saw Kunin prevail. With current classical ratings of 2507 and 2466, the Elo model gives Kunin a 48% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2507 vs 2466 (Δ +41)
With Vitaly Kunin as white
48% Vitaly25% draw27% Hagen
With Hagen Poetsch as white
36% Vitaly30% draw34% Hagen
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vitaly Kunin | Hagen Poetsch | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2507+1 | 2466-12 |
| Peak rating | 2595 · May 2016 | 2531 · Feb 2020 |
| Peak age | 33 | 29 |
| World rank now | #538 | #865 |
| World rank peak | #243 | #542 |
| Federation rank now | #27 | #49 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,956 | 1,635 |
| Months active | 219 | 203 |
| % white wins | 59% | 59% |
| % black wins | 50% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2492 | 2400 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 123 | 254 |
Best Win
Vitaly Kunin
Hagen Poetsch
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (11)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vitaly Kunin
Hagen Poetsch