Iyad Landolsi vs Ethan Merkel
Iyad Landolsi (14, CM, FRA) and Ethan Merkel (13, FRA) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Landolsi leads the classical series 1–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2230 and 2018, the Elo model gives Landolsi a 74% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2230 vs 2018 (Δ +212)
With Iyad Landolsi as white
74% Iyad14% draw13% Ethan
With Ethan Merkel as white
65% Iyad17% draw18% Ethan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Iyad Landolsi | Ethan Merkel | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2230 | 2018 |
| Peak rating | 2276 · Mar 2026 | 2071 · Aug 2025 |
| Peak age | 14 | 12 |
| World rank now | #6,694 | #24,810 |
| World rank peak | #4,855 | #17,741 |
| Federation rank now | #316 | #1,346 |
| Games (career, STD) | 475 | 460 |
| Months active | 58 | 55 |
| % white wins | 58% | 59% |
| % black wins | 53% | 55% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2212 | 2018 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 189 | 229 |
Best Win
Iyad Landolsi
Ethan Merkel
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Iyad Landolsi
Ethan Merkel