Alvaro Z. Aranha Filho vs Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian
Alvaro Z. Aranha Filho (47, FM, BRA) and Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian (40, GM, BRA) have met 15 times in classical OTB. Mekhitarian leads with 7 wins to 1, with 7 draws — a 47% draw rate. Their last meeting at IV Nikity Blitz 2024 saw Mekhitarian prevail. With current classical ratings of 2172 and 2544, the Elo model gives Mekhitarian a 81% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2172 vs 2544 (Δ -372)
With Alvaro Z. Aranha Filho as white
6% Alvaro12% draw81% Krikor
With Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian as white
4% Alvaro10% draw86% Krikor
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alvaro Z. Aranha Filho | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2172 | 2544 |
| Peak rating | 2355 · Jun 2017 | 2589 · Jul 2015 |
| Peak age | 38 | 29 |
| World rank now | #9,782 | #348 |
| World rank peak | #3,292 | #262 |
| Federation rank now | #87 | #5 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,164 | 1,618 |
| Months active | 220 | 214 |
| % white wins | 59% | 65% |
| % black wins | 52% | 56% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2165 | 2398 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 166 | 83 |
Best Win
Alvaro Z. Aranha Filho
Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (16)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alvaro Z. Aranha Filho
Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian