Mert Acikel vs Michael Ziems
Mert Acikel (25, FM, GER) and Michael Ziems (50, GER) have never met in classical OTB, but played 8 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 31 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2183 and 1887, the Elo model gives Acikel a 82% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2183 vs 1887 (Δ +296)
With Mert Acikel as white
82% Mert11% draw8% Michael
With Michael Ziems as white
75% Mert13% draw12% Michael
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mert Acikel | Michael Ziems | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2183 | 1887 |
| Peak rating | 2253 · Dec 2023 | 1905 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 22 | 48 |
| World rank now | #9,202 | #51,372 |
| World rank peak | #5,634 | #43,422 |
| Federation rank now | #1,005 | #5,610 |
| Games (career, STD) | 508 | 344 |
| Months active | 165 | 190 |
| % white wins | 43% | 47% |
| % black wins | 36% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1465 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 196 |
Best Win
Mert Acikel
Michael Ziems
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Mert Acikel
Michael Ziems