Arman Pashikian vs Hrant Melkumyan
Arman Pashikian (39, GM, ARM) and Hrant Melkumyan (37, GM, ARM) have met 14 times in classical OTB. Melkumyan leads with 4 wins to 3, with 7 draws — a 50% draw rate. Their last meeting at European Individual Chess Ch 2018 drew. With current classical ratings of 2594 and 2636, the Elo model gives Melkumyan a 36% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2594 vs 2636 (Δ -42)
With Arman Pashikian as white
34% Arman29% draw36% Hrant
With Hrant Melkumyan as white
27% Arman25% draw49% Hrant
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Arman Pashikian | Hrant Melkumyan | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2594 | 2636 |
| Peak rating | 2663 · Sep 2009 | 2678 · Sep 2014 |
| Peak age | 22 | 25 |
| World rank now | #206 | #92 |
| World rank peak | #57 | #60 |
| Federation rank now | #11 | #2 |
| Games (career, STD) | 753 | 1,352 |
| Months active | 216 | 207 |
| % white wins | 51% | 55% |
| % black wins | 34% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2743 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 7 | 0 |
Best Win
Arman Pashikian
Hrant Melkumyan
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).
Arman Pashikian
Hrant Melkumyan