Julian-Frank Reuter vs Merlin Maenken
Julian-Frank Reuter (26, GER) and Merlin Maenken (18, CM, GER) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 2141 and 2204, the Elo model gives Maenken a 42% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2141 vs 2204 (Δ -63)
With Julian-Frank Reuter as white
34% Julian-Frank25% draw42% Merlin
With Merlin Maenken as white
26% Julian-Frank21% draw53% Merlin
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Julian-Frank Reuter | Merlin Maenken | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2141 | 2204 |
| Peak rating | 2223 · Oct 2025 | 2227 · Apr 2026 |
| Peak age | 25 | 18 |
| World rank now | #11,915 | #7,940 |
| World rank peak | #6,887 | #6,853 |
| Federation rank now | #1,314 | #826 |
| Games (career, STD) | 335 | 252 |
| Months active | 97 | 48 |
| % white wins | 52% | 53% |
| % black wins | 40% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2109 | 2146 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 87 | 140 |
Best Win
Julian-Frank Reuter
Merlin Maenken
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).
Julian-Frank Reuter
Merlin Maenken