Frank Sears vs Mario Merritt
Frank Sears (82, CM, TTO) and Mario Merritt (49, FM, TTO) have met 26 times in classical OTB. Merritt leads with 14 wins to 6, with 6 draws — a 23% draw rate. Their last meeting at National Swiss 2019 saw Sears prevail. With current classical ratings of 1765 and 2143, the Elo model gives Merritt a 83% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1765 vs 2143 (Δ -378)
With Frank Sears as white
7% Frank10% draw83% Mario
With Mario Merritt as white
4% Frank8% draw87% Mario
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Frank Sears | Mario Merritt | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1765 | 2143 |
| Peak rating | 2013 · Jan 2008 | 2214 · Feb 2018 |
| Peak age | 64 | 41 |
| World rank now | #87,405 | #11,778 |
| World rank peak | #29,792 | #9,062 |
| Federation rank now | #34 | #7 |
| Games (career, STD) | 950 | 667 |
| Months active | 189 | 217 |
| % white wins | 49% | 60% |
| % black wins | 44% | 55% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1495 | 1786 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 16 | 1 |
Best Win
Frank Sears
Mario Merritt
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (26)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Frank Sears
Mario Merritt