Mario Merritt vs Ryan Harper
Mario Merritt (49, FM, TTO) and Ryan Harper (49, FM, TTO) have met 31 times in classical OTB. Harper leads with 17 wins to 7, with 7 draws — a 23% draw rate. Their last meeting at National Championship Qualifier #1 2025 saw Harper prevail. With current classical ratings of 2143 and 2085, the Elo model gives Merritt a 53% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2143 vs 2085 (Δ +58)
With Mario Merritt as white
53% Mario20% draw27% Ryan
With Ryan Harper as white
41% Mario24% draw35% Ryan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mario Merritt | Ryan Harper | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2143 | 2085+12 |
| Peak rating | 2214 · Feb 2018 | 2309 · Jan 2018 |
| Peak age | 41 | 41 |
| World rank now | #11,778 | #16,819 |
| World rank peak | #9,062 | #4,665 |
| Federation rank now | #7 | #10 |
| Games (career, STD) | 667 | 1,188 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 60% | 65% |
| % black wins | 55% | 59% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1786 | 2047 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 1 | 131 |
Best Win
Mario Merritt
Ryan Harper
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (32)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Mario Merritt
Ryan Harper