Ayrad Boumrar vs Ethan Merkel
Ayrad Boumrar (17, FM, FRA) and Ethan Merkel (13, FRA) have met 1 time in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 2206 and 2018, the Elo model gives Boumrar a 71% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2206 vs 2018 (Δ +188)
With Ayrad Boumrar as white
71% Ayrad15% draw14% Ethan
With Ethan Merkel as white
62% Ayrad17% draw21% Ethan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ayrad Boumrar | Ethan Merkel | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2206 | 2018 |
| Peak rating | 2278 · Nov 2024 | 2071 · Aug 2025 |
| Peak age | 15 | 12 |
| World rank now | #7,818 | #24,810 |
| World rank peak | #4,663 | #17,741 |
| Federation rank now | #373 | #1,346 |
| Games (career, STD) | 784 | 460 |
| Months active | 98 | 55 |
| % white wins | 55% | 59% |
| % black wins | 48% | 55% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2217 | 2018 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 110 | 229 |
Best Win
Ayrad Boumrar
Ethan Merkel
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ayrad Boumrar
Ethan Merkel