Aziz Mert Erdogdu vs Baris Esen
Aziz Mert Erdogdu (47, GM, TUR) and Baris Esen (40, GM, TUR) have met 12 times in classical OTB. Erdogdu leads with 2 wins to 1, with 9 draws — a 75% draw rate. Their last meeting at Turkiye Chess First League - 2024 saw Erdogdu prevail. With current classical ratings of 2360 and 2446, the Elo model gives Esen a 45% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2360 vs 2446 (Δ -86)
With Aziz Mert Erdogdu as white
30% Aziz26% draw45% Baris
With Baris Esen as white
23% Aziz21% draw56% Baris
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Aziz Mert Erdogdu | Baris Esen | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2360 | 2446 |
| Peak rating | 2513 · Jan 2010 | 2593 · Sep 2014 |
| Peak age | 31 | 28 |
| World rank now | #2,466 | #1,091 |
| World rank peak | #644 | #247 |
| Federation rank now | #33 | #17 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,148 | 940 |
| Months active | 217 | 218 |
| % white wins | 56% | 49% |
| % black wins | 50% | 37% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2298 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 42 | 0 |
Best Win
Aziz Mert Erdogdu
Baris Esen
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Aziz Mert Erdogdu
Baris Esen