Schiff, Armin

Armin Schiff, a 65-year-old German player, is rated 2052 and sitting in the top 9% of players worldwide. He has held steady between 2050 and 2100 for 22 months. 15 rated games in the past year (≈3/year long-term). Recent appearances: 41. ChessOrg-Schachfestival Bad Woerishofen 2026 A-Open and 10. Offene BW Senioren-Einzelmeisterschaft 2025. Also played 1 rapid (including Saarlaendische Schnellschach-Mannschaftsmeisterschaft 2025) and 1 blitz events (including Saarlaendische Blitz-Mannschaftsmeisterschaft 2026) recently. He had 7 career breaks: 17 months (2002–2003), 38 months (2004–2007), 17 months (2007–2009), 14 months (2009–2010), 13 months (2011–2012), 14 months (2013–2014) and 118 months (2014–2024). His peak of 2169 was reached at age 48 (Apr 2009).