Aleksandr Bolhovitin vs Alexandr Arakeljan
Aleksandr Bolhovitin (73, IM, RUS) and Alexandr Arakeljan (68, ARM) have met 12 times in classical OTB. Bolhovitin leads with 9 wins to 1, with 2 draws — a 17% draw rate. Their last meeting at Goncharenko Memorial 2017 Rapid saw Bolhovitin prevail. With current classical ratings of 2438 and 2354, the Elo model gives Bolhovitin a 56% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2438 vs 2354 (Δ +84)
With Aleksandr Bolhovitin as white
56% Aleksandr22% draw23% Alexandr
With Alexandr Arakeljan as white
44% Aleksandr26% draw30% Alexandr
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Aleksandr Bolhovitin | Alexandr Arakeljan | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2438 | 2354 |
| Peak rating | 2442 · Aug 2015 | 2354 · Oct 2017 |
| Peak age | 62 | 59 |
| World rank now | #1,495 | #3,274 |
| World rank peak | #1,361 | #3,274 |
| Federation rank now | #141 | #50 |
| Games (career, STD) | 222 | 327 |
| Months active | 219 | 216 |
| % white wins | 62% | 49% |
| % black wins | 59% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Aleksandr Bolhovitin
Alexandr Arakeljan
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (23)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Aleksandr Bolhovitin
Alexandr Arakeljan