Viktor Melnikov vs Dmitrii Merts
Viktor Melnikov (89, RUS) and Dmitrii Merts (20, RUS) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 6 rapid/blitz games. Merts leads the classical series 2–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 1856 and 2067, the Elo model gives Merts a 66% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1856 vs 2067 (Δ -211)
With Viktor Melnikov as white
19% Viktor15% draw66% Dmitrii
With Dmitrii Merts as white
13% Viktor13% draw74% Dmitrii
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Viktor Melnikov | Dmitrii Merts | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1856 | 2067 |
| Peak rating | 2306 · Jan 2001 | 2154 · Apr 2020 |
| Peak age | 64 | 14 |
| World rank now | #57,758 | #17,449 |
| World rank peak | #5,075 | #11,086 |
| Federation rank now | #1,505 | #660 |
| Games (career, STD) | 138 | 516 |
| Months active | 218 | 133 |
| % white wins | 41% | 57% |
| % black wins | 34% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Viktor Melnikov
Dmitrii Merts
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Viktor Melnikov
Dmitrii Merts