Alexandra Kosteniuk vs Lilit Mkrtchian
Alexandra Kosteniuk (42, GM, SUI) and Lilit Mkrtchian (44, IM, ARM) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 10 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 2491 and 2366, the Elo model gives Kosteniuk a 62% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2491 vs 2366 (Δ +125)
With Alexandra Kosteniuk as white
62% Alexandra20% draw19% Lilit
With Lilit Mkrtchian as white
51% Alexandra23% draw26% Lilit
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexandra Kosteniuk | Lilit Mkrtchian | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2491+4 | 2366 |
| Peak rating | 2561 · Jan 2018 | 2503 · Jan 2010 |
| Peak age | 34 | 28 |
| World rank now | #655 | #2,329 |
| World rank peak | #356 | #724 |
| Federation rank now | #7 | #37 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,082 | 1,014 |
| Months active | 219 | 219 |
| % white wins | 52% | 44% |
| % black wins | 43% | 37% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2494 | 2306 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 149 | 61 |
Best Win
Alexandra Kosteniuk
Lilit Mkrtchian
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).
Alexandra Kosteniuk
Lilit Mkrtchian