Uldis Melderis vs Ziedonis Pomahs
Uldis Melderis (65, LAT) and Ziedonis Pomahs (79, LAT) have never met in classical OTB, but played 41 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 181 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1892 and 1509, the Elo model gives Melderis a 88% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1892 vs 1509 (Δ +383)
With Uldis Melderis as white
88% Uldis7% draw5% Ziedonis
With Ziedonis Pomahs as white
84% Uldis9% draw8% Ziedonis
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Uldis Melderis | Ziedonis Pomahs | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1892 | 1509 |
| Peak rating | 2131 · Jan 2006 | 1809 · Jan 2012 |
| Peak age | 45 | 65 |
| World rank now | #50,150 | #158,326 |
| World rank peak | #19,600 | #58,024 |
| Federation rank now | #98 | #331 |
| Games (career, STD) | 582 | 250 |
| Months active | 219 | 169 |
| % white wins | 55% | 37% |
| % black wins | 48% | 35% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1895 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 712 | 43 |
Best Win
Uldis Melderis
Ziedonis Pomahs
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (41)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Uldis Melderis
Ziedonis Pomahs