Wilhelm Thoma vs Jayakumar Somasundram
Wilhelm Thoma (58, AUT) and Jayakumar Somasundram (75, SRI) have met 7 times in classical OTB. Thoma leads the classical series 7–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2025 and 1836, the Elo model gives Thoma a 72% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2025 vs 1836 (Δ +189)
With Wilhelm Thoma as white
72% Wilhelm13% draw15% Jayakumar
With Jayakumar Somasundram as white
63% Wilhelm16% draw21% Jayakumar
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Wilhelm Thoma | Jayakumar Somasundram | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2025 | 1836 |
| Peak rating | 2183 · May 2010 | 2035 · Jul 2002 |
| Peak age | 42 | 51 |
| World rank now | #23,861 | #65,406 |
| World rank peak | #12,296 | #27,906 |
| Federation rank now | #546 | #137 |
| Games (career, STD) | 477 | 740 |
| Months active | 217 | 216 |
| % white wins | 44% | 41% |
| % black wins | 33% | 34% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2029 | 1713 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 29 | 96 |
Best Win
Wilhelm Thoma
Jayakumar Somasundram
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).
Wilhelm Thoma
Jayakumar Somasundram