Uldis Melderis vs Dainis Deglis
Uldis Melderis (65, LAT) and Dainis Deglis (67, LAT) have never met in classical OTB, but played 24 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 86 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1892 and 1698, the Elo model gives Melderis a 73% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1892 vs 1698 (Δ +194)
With Uldis Melderis as white
73% Uldis12% draw15% Dainis
With Dainis Deglis as white
64% Uldis15% draw21% Dainis
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Uldis Melderis | Dainis Deglis | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1892 | 1698 |
| Peak rating | 2131 · Jan 2006 | 1698 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 45 | 65 |
| World rank now | #50,150 | #109,442 |
| World rank peak | #19,600 | #88,842 |
| Federation rank now | #98 | #229 |
| Games (career, STD) | 582 | 42 |
| Months active | 219 | 150 |
| % white wins | 55% | 33% |
| % black wins | 48% | 32% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1895 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 712 | 0 |
Best Win
Uldis Melderis
Dainis Deglis
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (24)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Uldis Melderis
Dainis Deglis