David Kalashian vs Robert Hovhannisyan
David Kalashian (37, IM, ARM) and Robert Hovhannisyan (35, GM, ARM) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Hovhannisyan leads with 4 wins to 3, with 3 draws — a 30% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2nd Yerevan Open saw Kalashian prevail. With current classical ratings of 2398 and 2629, the Elo model gives Hovhannisyan a 66% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2398 vs 2629 (Δ -231)
With David Kalashian as white
15% David18% draw66% Robert
With Robert Hovhannisyan as white
10% David15% draw75% Robert
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| David Kalashian | Robert Hovhannisyan | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2398 | 2629 |
| Peak rating | 2451 · Sep 2009 | 2650 · Aug 2019 |
| Peak age | 20 | 28 |
| World rank now | #2,222 | #101 |
| World rank peak | #1,089 | #94 |
| Federation rank now | #32 | #4 |
| Games (career, STD) | 675 | 1,160 |
| Months active | 205 | 208 |
| % white wins | 55% | 53% |
| % black wins | 44% | 38% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2618 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 120 |
Best Win
David Kalashian
Robert Hovhannisyan
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
David Kalashian
Robert Hovhannisyan