Aleksandrs Lacis vs Uldis Melderis
Aleksandrs Lacis (89, LAT) and Uldis Melderis (65, LAT) have never met in classical OTB, but played 54 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 100 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1749 and 1892, the Elo model gives Melderis a 57% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1749 vs 1892 (Δ -143)
With Aleksandrs Lacis as white
27% Aleksandrs17% draw57% Uldis
With Uldis Melderis as white
19% Aleksandrs14% draw67% Uldis
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Aleksandrs Lacis | Uldis Melderis | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1749 | 1892 |
| Peak rating | 1829 · Feb 2013 | 2131 · Jan 2006 |
| Peak age | 76 | 45 |
| World rank now | #83,504 | #50,150 |
| World rank peak | #51,386 | #19,600 |
| Federation rank now | #151 | #98 |
| Games (career, STD) | 106 | 582 |
| Months active | 168 | 219 |
| % white wins | 27% | 55% |
| % black wins | 28% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1895 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 712 |
Best Win
Aleksandrs Lacis
Uldis Melderis
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (54)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Aleksandrs Lacis
Uldis Melderis