Aivars Laizans vs Emils Janis Mierins
Aivars Laizans (57, LAT) and Emils Janis Mierins (21, LAT) have never met in classical OTB, but played 27 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 165 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1934 and 2246, the Elo model gives Mierins a 77% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1934 vs 2246 (Δ -312)
With Aivars Laizans as white
11% Aivars13% draw77% Emils
With Emils Janis Mierins as white
7% Aivars11% draw83% Emils
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Aivars Laizans | Emils Janis Mierins | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1934 | 2246 |
| Peak rating | 1934 · Dec 2024 | 2258 · Dec 2023 |
| Peak age | 55 | 18 |
| World rank now | #39,669 | #5,993 |
| World rank peak | #38,424 | #5,433 |
| Federation rank now | #84 | #20 |
| Games (career, STD) | 8 | 556 |
| Months active | 20 | 97 |
| % white wins | 58% | 53% |
| % black wins | 59% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2311 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 507 | 134 |
Best Win
Aivars Laizans
Emils Janis Mierins
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (27)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Aivars Laizans
Emils Janis Mierins