Idris Asadzade vs Merlin Maenken
Idris Asadzade (22, GER) and Merlin Maenken (18, CM, GER) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Asadzade leads the classical series 1–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2271 and 2204, the Elo model gives Asadzade a 54% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2271 vs 2204 (Δ +67)
With Idris Asadzade as white
54% Idris21% draw25% Merlin
With Merlin Maenken as white
42% Idris25% draw33% Merlin
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Idris Asadzade | Merlin Maenken | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2271 | 2204 |
| Peak rating | 2271 · May 2026 | 2227 · Apr 2026 |
| Peak age | 22 | 18 |
| World rank now | #5,039 | #7,940 |
| World rank peak | #5,039 | #6,853 |
| Federation rank now | #453 | #826 |
| Games (career, STD) | 469 | 252 |
| Months active | 136 | 48 |
| % white wins | 46% | 53% |
| % black wins | 43% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2228 | 2146 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 24 | 140 |
Best Win
Idris Asadzade
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).
Idris Asadzade
Merlin Maenken