Yannick Kather vs Erik Fanin
Yannick Kather (34, GER) and Erik Fanin (26, GER) have never met in classical OTB, but played 9 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 14 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2087 and 1941, the Elo model gives Kather a 66% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2087 vs 1941 (Δ +146)
With Yannick Kather as white
66% Yannick16% draw18% Erik
With Erik Fanin as white
56% Yannick18% draw25% Erik
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Yannick Kather | Erik Fanin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2087 | 1941 |
| Peak rating | 2163 · Apr 2025 | 1942 · May 2025 |
| Peak age | 33 | 25 |
| World rank now | #16,613 | #38,749 |
| World rank peak | #10,097 | #37,090 |
| Federation rank now | #1,900 | #4,472 |
| Games (career, STD) | 498 | 216 |
| Months active | 172 | 136 |
| % white wins | 45% | 37% |
| % black wins | 42% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2070 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 121 | 0 |
Best Win
Yannick Kather
Erik Fanin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Yannick Kather
Erik Fanin