Dmitrii Merts vs Matvey Kucherov
Dmitrii Merts (20, RUS) and Matvey Kucherov (20, RUS) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Kucherov leads the classical series 3–1 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2067 and 2028, the Elo model gives Merts a 50% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2067 vs 2028 (Δ +39)
With Dmitrii Merts as white
50% Dmitrii21% draw29% Matvey
With Matvey Kucherov as white
38% Dmitrii25% draw37% Matvey
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Dmitrii Merts | Matvey Kucherov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2067 | 2028 |
| Peak rating | 2154 · Apr 2020 | 2028 · Dec 2023 |
| Peak age | 14 | 17 |
| World rank now | #17,449 | #21,685 |
| World rank peak | #11,086 | #20,969 |
| Federation rank now | #660 | #731 |
| Games (career, STD) | 516 | 241 |
| Months active | 133 | 127 |
| % white wins | 57% | 53% |
| % black wins | 51% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 28 |
Best Win
Dmitrii Merts
Matvey Kucherov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (11)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Dmitrii Merts
Matvey Kucherov