Rene Stern vs Mert Acikel
Rene Stern (54, GM, GER) and Mert Acikel (25, FM, GER) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 6 rapid/blitz games. Stern leads the classical series 2–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2499 and 2183, the Elo model gives Stern a 82% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2499 vs 2183 (Δ +316)
With Rene Stern as white
82% Rene12% draw6% Mert
With Mert Acikel as white
76% Rene14% draw10% Mert
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Rene Stern | Mert Acikel | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2499 | 2183 |
| Peak rating | 2555 · Apr 2015 | 2253 · Dec 2023 |
| Peak age | 43 | 22 |
| World rank now | #693 | #9,202 |
| World rank peak | #410 | #5,634 |
| Federation rank now | #36 | #1,005 |
| Games (career, STD) | 692 | 508 |
| Months active | 217 | 165 |
| % white wins | 62% | 43% |
| % black wins | 52% | 36% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Rene Stern
Mert Acikel
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).
Rene Stern
Mert Acikel