Istvan Mayer vs Gyula Letay
Istvan Mayer (73, FM, HUN) and Gyula Letay (82, FM, HUN) have met 22 times in classical OTB. All 22 games ended in a draw — a 100% draw rate. Their last meeting at First Saturday FM-A Sep 2013 drew. With current classical ratings of 1765 and 1847, the Elo model gives Letay a 47% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1765 vs 1847 (Δ -82)
With Istvan Mayer as white
34% Istvan19% draw47% Gyula
With Gyula Letay as white
26% Istvan16% draw58% Gyula
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Istvan Mayer | Gyula Letay | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1765 | 1847 |
| Peak rating | 2225 · Jan 2001 | 2201 · Jul 2003 |
| Peak age | 48 | 59 |
| World rank now | #87,982 | #62,228 |
| World rank peak | #10,801 | #13,071 |
| Federation rank now | #2,022 | #1,551 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,430 | 699 |
| Months active | 216 | 217 |
| % white wins | 44% | 37% |
| % black wins | 39% | 24% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1735 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 10 |
Best Win
Istvan Mayer
Gyula Letay
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (22)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Istvan Mayer
Gyula Letay