Uldis Melderis vs Vija Zalcmane
Uldis Melderis (65, LAT) and Vija Zalcmane (87, LAT) have never met in classical OTB, but played 113 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 232 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1892 and 1572, the Elo model gives Melderis 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 1572 (Δ +320)
With Uldis Melderis as white
84% Uldis9% draw7% Vija
With Vija Zalcmane as white
79% Uldis10% draw11% Vija
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Uldis Melderis | Vija Zalcmane | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1892 | 1572 |
| Peak rating | 2131 · Jan 2006 | 1747 · Oct 2008 |
| Peak age | 45 | 69 |
| World rank now | #50,150 | #156,963 |
| World rank peak | #19,600 | #51,099 |
| Federation rank now | #98 | #225 |
| Games (career, STD) | 582 | 252 |
| Months active | 219 | 187 |
| % white wins | 55% | 35% |
| % black wins | 48% | 31% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1895 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 712 | 223 |
Best Win
Uldis Melderis
Vija Zalcmane
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (113)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Uldis Melderis
Vija Zalcmane