Andranik Matikozian vs Zhanibek Amanov
Andranik Matikozian (47, IM, ARM) and Zhanibek Amanov (37, IM, KAZ) have met 21 times in classical OTB. Matikozian leads with 3 wins to 1, with 17 draws — a 81% draw rate. Their last meeting at 28th Metropolitan Chess FIDE Invitational drew. With current classical ratings of 2366 and 2253, the Elo model gives Matikozian a 60% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2366 vs 2253 (Δ +113)
With Andranik Matikozian as white
60% Andranik19% draw20% Zhanibek
With Zhanibek Amanov as white
50% Andranik23% draw27% Zhanibek
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Andranik Matikozian | Zhanibek Amanov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2366 | 2253 |
| Peak rating | 2527 · Jul 2005 | 2421 · Oct 2008 |
| Peak age | 26 | 19 |
| World rank now | #2,448 | #5,700 |
| World rank peak | #419 | #1,725 |
| Federation rank now | #30 | #68 |
| Games (career, STD) | 532 | 911 |
| Months active | 217 | 193 |
| % white wins | 42% | 57% |
| % black wins | 31% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2034 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 78 |
Best Win
Andranik Matikozian
Zhanibek Amanov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (21)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Andranik Matikozian
Zhanibek Amanov