David Kalashian vs Suren Poghosyan
David Kalashian (37, IM, ARM) and Suren Poghosyan (37, FM, ARM) have met 14 times in classical OTB. Kalashian leads with 9 wins to 0, with 5 draws — a 36% draw rate. Their last meeting at Chess House Ch 2016 Final drew. With current classical ratings of 2398 and 2234, the Elo model gives Kalashian a 67% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2398 vs 2234 (Δ +164)
With David Kalashian as white
67% David17% draw16% Suren
With Suren Poghosyan as white
58% David20% draw22% Suren
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| David Kalashian | Suren Poghosyan | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2398 | 2234 |
| Peak rating | 2451 · Sep 2009 | 2350 · Sep 2018 |
| Peak age | 20 | 29 |
| World rank now | #2,222 | #6,501 |
| World rank peak | #1,089 | #3,340 |
| Federation rank now | #32 | #71 |
| Games (career, STD) | 675 | 719 |
| Months active | 205 | 203 |
| % white wins | 55% | 50% |
| % black wins | 44% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2143 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 24 |
Best Win
David Kalashian
Suren Poghosyan
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).
David Kalashian
Suren Poghosyan