Mario Merritt vs Andrew Bowles
Mario Merritt (49, FM, TTO) and Andrew Bowles (73, CM, TTO) have met 21 times in classical OTB. Merritt leads with 17 wins to 2, with 2 draws — a 10% draw rate. Their last meeting at Soondarsingh and Bowles Paladins Classic Open 2025 saw Merritt prevail. With current classical ratings of 2143 and 1750, the Elo model gives Merritt a 88% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2143 vs 1750 (Δ +393)
With Mario Merritt as white
88% Mario8% draw4% Andrew
With Andrew Bowles as white
84% Mario10% draw6% Andrew
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mario Merritt | Andrew Bowles | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2143 | 1750+1 |
| Peak rating | 2214 · Feb 2018 | 2015 · Apr 2005 |
| Peak age | 41 | 52 |
| World rank now | #11,778 | #92,397 |
| World rank peak | #9,062 | #32,859 |
| Federation rank now | #7 | #37 |
| Games (career, STD) | 667 | 795 |
| Months active | 217 | 205 |
| % white wins | 60% | 43% |
| % black wins | 55% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1786 | 1501 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 1 | 80 |
Best Win
Mario Merritt
Andrew Bowles
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (21)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Mario Merritt
Andrew Bowles