Alexander Telelyaev vs Ovanes Asaturyan
Alexander Telelyaev (70, RUS) and Ovanes Asaturyan (69, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 14 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 29 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1980 and 1843, the Elo model gives Telelyaev a 65% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1980 vs 1843 (Δ +137)
With Alexander Telelyaev as white
65% Alexander15% draw20% Ovanes
With Ovanes Asaturyan as white
55% Alexander18% draw27% Ovanes
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexander Telelyaev | Ovanes Asaturyan | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1980 | 1843 |
| Peak rating | 2185 · Apr 2005 | 2084 · Dec 2013 |
| Peak age | 49 | 56 |
| World rank now | #27,129 | #60,162 |
| World rank peak | #13,144 | #20,911 |
| Federation rank now | #1,143 | #1,721 |
| Games (career, STD) | 212 | 90 |
| Months active | 200 | 162 |
| % white wins | 44% | 43% |
| % black wins | 47% | 39% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 69 | 83 |
Best Win
Alexander Telelyaev
Ovanes Asaturyan
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (14)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alexander Telelyaev
Ovanes Asaturyan