Dmitry Labunskiy vs Dmitrii Merts
Dmitry Labunskiy (64, IM, RUS) and Dmitrii Merts (20, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 11 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 29 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2437 and 2067, the Elo model gives Labunskiy a 86% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2437 vs 2067 (Δ +370)
With Dmitry Labunskiy as white
86% Dmitry10% draw4% Dmitrii
With Dmitrii Merts as white
81% Dmitry12% draw7% Dmitrii
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Dmitry Labunskiy | Dmitrii Merts | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2437 | 2067 |
| Peak rating | 2440 · Jan 2002 | 2154 · Apr 2020 |
| Peak age | 40 | 14 |
| World rank now | #1,493 | #17,449 |
| World rank peak | #1,147 | #11,086 |
| Federation rank now | #186 | #660 |
| Games (career, STD) | 9 | 516 |
| Months active | 218 | 133 |
| % white wins | 70% | 57% |
| % black wins | 59% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 64 | 0 |
Best Win
Dmitry Labunskiy
Dmitrii Merts
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).
Dmitry Labunskiy
Dmitrii Merts