Alexander M Stepanov vs Armen M. Arakeljan
Alexander M Stepanov (75, RUS) and Armen M. Arakeljan (56, ARM) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Arakeljan leads with 10 wins to 0, with 0 draws — a 0% draw rate. Their last meeting at Day of the defender saw Arakeljan prevail. With current classical ratings of 1960 and 2258, the Elo model gives Arakeljan a 75% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1960 vs 2258 (Δ -298)
With Alexander M Stepanov as white
11% Alexander13% draw75% Armen
With Armen M. Arakeljan as white
7% Alexander11% draw82% Armen
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexander M Stepanov | Armen M. Arakeljan | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1960 | 2258 |
| Peak rating | 2424 · Jul 2001 | 2356 · Jan 2001 |
| Peak age | 50 | 31 |
| World rank now | #32,264 | #6,608 |
| World rank peak | #1,411 | #3,129 |
| Federation rank now | #1,020 | #66 |
| Games (career, STD) | 279 | 370 |
| Months active | 218 | 217 |
| % white wins | 16% | 22% |
| % black wins | 22% | 26% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Alexander M Stepanov
Armen M. Arakeljan
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).
Alexander M Stepanov
Armen M. Arakeljan