Batuhan Ege Guelcan vs Merlin Maenken
Batuhan Ege Guelcan (17, GER) and Merlin Maenken (18, CM, GER) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Maenken leads the classical series 2–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1989 and 2204, the Elo model gives Maenken a 66% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1989 vs 2204 (Δ -215)
With Batuhan Ege Guelcan as white
18% Batuhan16% draw66% Merlin
With Merlin Maenken as white
12% Batuhan14% draw74% Merlin
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Batuhan Ege Guelcan | Merlin Maenken | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1989 | 2204 |
| Peak rating | 1989 · May 2026 | 2227 · Apr 2026 |
| Peak age | 17 | 18 |
| World rank now | #29,257 | #7,940 |
| World rank peak | #29,257 | #6,853 |
| Federation rank now | #3,407 | #826 |
| Games (career, STD) | 163 | 252 |
| Months active | 77 | 48 |
| % white wins | 45% | 53% |
| % black wins | 35% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1754 | 2146 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 82 | 140 |
Best Win
Batuhan Ege Guelcan
Merlin Maenken
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).
Batuhan Ege Guelcan
Merlin Maenken