Uldis Melderis vs Reinis Paikens
Uldis Melderis (65, LAT) and Reinis Paikens (18, FM, LAT) have never met in classical OTB, but played 75 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 203 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1892 and 2299, the Elo model gives Paikens a 84% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1892 vs 2299 (Δ -407)
With Uldis Melderis as white
6% Uldis10% draw84% Reinis
With Reinis Paikens as white
3% Uldis8% draw89% Reinis
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Uldis Melderis | Reinis Paikens | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1892-8 | 2299-3 |
| Peak rating | 2131 · Jan 2006 | 2302 · Apr 2026 |
| Peak age | 45 | 18 |
| World rank now | #50,149 | #4,121 |
| World rank peak | #19,600 | #4,019 |
| Federation rank now | #98 | #14 |
| Games (career, STD) | 582 | 475 |
| Months active | 218 | 82 |
| % white wins | 55% | 65% |
| % black wins | 48% | 58% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1895 | 2210 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 712 | 656 |
Best Win
Uldis Melderis
Reinis Paikens
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (75)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Uldis Melderis
Reinis Paikens