Uldis Melderis vs Emils Janis Mierins
Uldis Melderis (65, LAT) and Emils Janis Mierins (21, LAT) have never met in classical OTB, but played 53 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 223 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1892 and 2246, the Elo model gives Mierins a 81% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1892 vs 2246 (Δ -354)
With Uldis Melderis as white
8% Uldis11% draw81% Emils
With Emils Janis Mierins as white
5% Uldis9% draw86% Emils
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Uldis Melderis | Emils Janis Mierins | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1892 | 2246 |
| Peak rating | 2131 · Jan 2006 | 2258 · Dec 2023 |
| Peak age | 45 | 18 |
| World rank now | #50,150 | #5,993 |
| World rank peak | #19,600 | #5,433 |
| Federation rank now | #98 | #20 |
| Games (career, STD) | 582 | 556 |
| Months active | 219 | 97 |
| % white wins | 55% | 53% |
| % black wins | 48% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1895 | 2311 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 712 | 134 |
Best Win
Uldis Melderis
Emils Janis Mierins
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (53)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Uldis Melderis
Emils Janis Mierins