Bernd Schneider vs Merlin Maenken
Bernd Schneider (61, IM, GER) and Merlin Maenken (18, CM, GER) have never met in classical OTB, but played 5 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 7 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2339 and 2204, the Elo model gives Schneider a 64% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2339 vs 2204 (Δ +135)
With Bernd Schneider as white
64% Bernd18% draw18% Merlin
With Merlin Maenken as white
53% Bernd21% draw25% Merlin
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Bernd Schneider | Merlin Maenken | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2339 | 2204 |
| Peak rating | 2441 · Jul 2004 | 2227 · Apr 2026 |
| Peak age | 39 | 18 |
| World rank now | #3,126 | #7,940 |
| World rank peak | #1,218 | #6,853 |
| Federation rank now | #273 | #826 |
| Games (career, STD) | 166 | 252 |
| Months active | 218 | 48 |
| % white wins | 62% | 53% |
| % black wins | 60% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2146 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 65 | 140 |
Best Win
Bernd Schneider
Merlin Maenken
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).
Bernd Schneider
Merlin Maenken