Fabiano Caruana vs Varuzhan Akobian
Fabiano Caruana (34, GM, USA) and Varuzhan Akobian (43, GM, USA) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 24 rapid/blitz games. Caruana leads the classical series 4–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2788 and 2553, the Elo model gives Caruana a 75% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2788 vs 2553 (Δ +235)
With Fabiano Caruana as white
75% Fabiano15% draw10% Varuzhan
With Varuzhan Akobian as white
67% Fabiano18% draw15% Varuzhan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Fabiano Caruana | Varuzhan Akobian | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2788-5 | 2553 |
| Peak rating | 2844 · Oct 2014 | 2673 · Jun 2017 |
| Peak age | 22 | 34 |
| World rank now | #3 | #295 |
| World rank peak | #2 | #76 |
| Federation rank now | #2 | #24 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,821 | 929 |
| Months active | 215 | 219 |
| % white wins | 45% | 44% |
| % black wins | 34% | 37% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2792 | 2498 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 212 | 150 |
Best Win
Fabiano Caruana
Varuzhan Akobian
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (30)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Fabiano Caruana
Varuzhan Akobian