Alexandre Kretchetov vs Melikset Khachiyan
Alexandre Kretchetov (51, FM, RUS) and Melikset Khachiyan (56, GM, USA) have met 19 times in classical OTB. Khachiyan leads with 12 wins to 0, with 7 draws — a 37% draw rate. Their last meeting at LACC-1st Los Angeles Winter GM IM Norm FIDE saw Khachiyan prevail. With current classical ratings of 2119 and 2381, the Elo model gives Khachiyan a 71% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2119 vs 2381 (Δ -262)
With Alexandre Kretchetov as white
14% Alexandre15% draw71% Melikset
With Melikset Khachiyan as white
9% Alexandre13% draw78% Melikset
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexandre Kretchetov | Melikset Khachiyan | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2119 | 2381-8 |
| Peak rating | 2395 · Nov 2009 | 2546 · Apr 2009 |
| Peak age | 34 | 39 |
| World rank now | #13,697 | #2,021 |
| World rank peak | #1,956 | #417 |
| Federation rank now | #471 | #100 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,020 | 924 |
| Months active | 216 | 218 |
| % white wins | 34% | 50% |
| % black wins | 25% | 40% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2118 | 2293 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 38 | 24 |
Best Win
Alexandre Kretchetov
Melikset Khachiyan
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (19)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alexandre Kretchetov
Melikset Khachiyan