Ali Bitalzadeh vs David Miedema
Ali Bitalzadeh (37, IM, NED) and David Miedema (37, IM, NED) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Miedema leads the classical series 5–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2384 and 2348, the Elo model gives Bitalzadeh a 48% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2384 vs 2348 (Δ +36)
With Ali Bitalzadeh as white
48% Ali24% draw28% David
With David Miedema as white
36% Ali29% draw36% David
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ali Bitalzadeh | David Miedema | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2384 | 2348 |
| Peak rating | 2437 · Sep 2009 | 2432 · Jul 2009 |
| Peak age | 20 | 20 |
| World rank now | #2,533 | #2,758 |
| World rank peak | #1,445 | #1,546 |
| Federation rank now | #75 | #78 |
| Games (career, STD) | 481 | 994 |
| Months active | 210 | 199 |
| % white wins | 49% | 52% |
| % black wins | 43% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2132 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 9 | 11 |
Best Win
Ali Bitalzadeh
David Miedema
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ali Bitalzadeh
David Miedema