Merijn Van Delft vs David Miedema
Merijn Van Delft (47, IM, NED) and David Miedema (37, IM, NED) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Miedema leads the classical series 1–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2358 and 2348, the Elo model gives Van Delft a 44% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2358 vs 2348 (Δ +10)
With Merijn Van Delft as white
44% Merijn25% draw31% David
With David Miedema as white
33% Merijn27% draw40% David
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Merijn Van Delft | David Miedema | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2358 | 2348 |
| Peak rating | 2430 · Jan 2014 | 2432 · Jul 2009 |
| Peak age | 35 | 20 |
| World rank now | #2,516 | #2,758 |
| World rank peak | #1,539 | #1,546 |
| Federation rank now | #75 | #78 |
| Games (career, STD) | 863 | 994 |
| Months active | 218 | 199 |
| % white wins | 44% | 52% |
| % black wins | 38% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2331 | 2132 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 53 | 11 |
Best Win
Merijn Van Delft
David Miedema
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).
Merijn Van Delft
David Miedema