Alan B Merry vs Alexander Cherniaev
Alan B Merry (30, IM, ENG) and Alexander Cherniaev (57, GM, ENG) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Merry leads the classical series 3–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2403 and 2268, the Elo model gives Merry a 63% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2403 vs 2268 (Δ +135)
With Alan B Merry as white
63% Alan18% draw18% Alexander
With Alexander Cherniaev as white
53% Alan22% draw25% Alexander
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alan B Merry | Alexander Cherniaev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2403 | 2268 |
| Peak rating | 2462 · Jul 2018 | 2509 · Jul 2002 |
| Peak age | 22 | 33 |
| World rank now | #1,634 | #5,146 |
| World rank peak | #1,178 | #476 |
| Federation rank now | #29 | #76 |
| Games (career, STD) | 767 | 1,281 |
| Months active | 179 | 219 |
| % white wins | 58% | 66% |
| % black wins | 50% | 62% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2384 | 2212 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 29 | 48 |
Best Win
Alan B Merry
Alexander Cherniaev
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).
Alan B Merry
Alexander Cherniaev