Vitaly Meribanov vs Roman Grib
Vitaly Meribanov (32, IM, BLR) and Roman Grib (30, IM, BLR) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 9 rapid/blitz games. Meribanov leads the classical series 3–1 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2406 and 2409, the Elo model gives Grib a 32% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2406 vs 2409 (Δ -3)
With Vitaly Meribanov as white
41% Vitaly27% draw32% Roman
With Roman Grib as white
31% Vitaly26% draw42% Roman
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vitaly Meribanov | Roman Grib | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2406 | 2409 |
| Peak rating | 2442 · Mar 2013 | 2446 · Sep 2017 |
| Peak age | 19 | 21 |
| World rank now | #1,822 | #1,671 |
| World rank peak | #1,346 | #1,368 |
| Federation rank now | #11 | #10 |
| Games (career, STD) | 749 | 494 |
| Months active | 201 | 193 |
| % white wins | 53% | 55% |
| % black wins | 49% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Vitaly Meribanov
Roman Grib
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (17)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vitaly Meribanov
Roman Grib