Marc Richters vs Merlin Maenken
Marc Richters (38, GER) and Merlin Maenken (18, CM, GER) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Maenken leads the classical series 1–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1912 and 2204, the Elo model gives Maenken a 75% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1912 vs 2204 (Δ -292)
With Marc Richters as white
12% Marc13% draw75% Merlin
With Merlin Maenken as white
8% Marc11% draw81% Merlin
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Marc Richters | Merlin Maenken | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1912 | 2204 |
| Peak rating | 2084 · Sep 2012 | 2227 · Apr 2026 |
| Peak age | 24 | 18 |
| World rank now | #45,247 | #7,940 |
| World rank peak | #22,196 | #6,853 |
| Federation rank now | #5,000 | #826 |
| Games (career, STD) | 363 | 252 |
| Months active | 191 | 48 |
| % white wins | 52% | 53% |
| % black wins | 51% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1669 | 2146 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 279 | 140 |
Best Win
Marc Richters
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).
Marc Richters
Merlin Maenken