Aleksandras Salna vs Aras Vardanyan
Aleksandras Salna (26, FM, LTU) and Aras Vardanyan (25, FM, LTU) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 79 rapid/blitz games. Salna leads the classical series 3–0 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 2297 and 2417, the Elo model gives Vardanyan a 50% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2297 vs 2417 (Δ -120)
With Aleksandras Salna as white
26% Aleksandras23% draw50% Aras
With Aras Vardanyan as white
19% Aleksandras19% draw61% Aras
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Aleksandras Salna | Aras Vardanyan | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2297-14 | 2417+9 |
| Peak rating | 2338 · Feb 2026 | 2417 · May 2026 |
| Peak age | 26 | 25 |
| World rank now | #4,204 | #1,403 |
| World rank peak | #2,973 | #1,403 |
| Federation rank now | #26 | #7 |
| Games (career, STD) | 653 | 541 |
| Months active | 167 | 170 |
| % white wins | 67% | 64% |
| % black wins | 60% | 59% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2249 | 2393 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 440 | 254 |
Best Win
Aleksandras Salna
Aras Vardanyan
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (87)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Aleksandras Salna
Aras Vardanyan