David Kalashian vs Rafael Bakunts
David Kalashian (37, IM, ARM) and Rafael Bakunts (33, IM, ARM) have met 9 times in classical OTB. Kalashian leads the classical series 3–2 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2398 and 2393, the Elo model gives Kalashian a 43% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2398 vs 2393 (Δ +5)
With David Kalashian as white
43% David26% draw31% Rafael
With Rafael Bakunts as white
32% David27% draw41% Rafael
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| David Kalashian | Rafael Bakunts | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2398 | 2393 |
| Peak rating | 2451 · Sep 2009 | 2427 · Oct 2018 |
| Peak age | 20 | 25 |
| World rank now | #2,222 | #2,366 |
| World rank peak | #1,089 | #1,670 |
| Federation rank now | #32 | #34 |
| Games (career, STD) | 675 | 580 |
| Months active | 205 | 185 |
| % white wins | 55% | 54% |
| % black wins | 44% | 37% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
David Kalashian
Rafael Bakunts
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
David Kalashian
Rafael Bakunts