Aivars Laizans vs Reinis Paikens
Aivars Laizans (57, LAT) and Reinis Paikens (18, FM, LAT) have never met in classical OTB, but played 108 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 175 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1934 and 2299, the Elo model gives Paikens a 81% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1934 vs 2299 (Δ -365)
With Aivars Laizans as white
7% Aivars11% draw81% Reinis
With Reinis Paikens as white
4% Aivars9% draw86% Reinis
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Aivars Laizans | Reinis Paikens | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1934 | 2299-3 |
| Peak rating | 1934 · Dec 2024 | 2302 · Apr 2026 |
| Peak age | 55 | 18 |
| World rank now | #39,669 | #4,121 |
| World rank peak | #38,424 | #4,019 |
| Federation rank now | #84 | #14 |
| Games (career, STD) | 8 | 475 |
| Months active | 19 | 82 |
| % white wins | 58% | 65% |
| % black wins | 59% | 58% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2210 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 511 | 656 |
Best Win
Aivars Laizans
Reinis Paikens
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (108)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Aivars Laizans
Reinis Paikens