Gregory Kaidanov vs Melikset Khachiyan
Gregory Kaidanov (67, GM, USA) and Melikset Khachiyan (56, GM, USA) have met 7 times in classical OTB. Kaidanov leads the classical series 1–0 (6 draws). With current classical ratings of 2491 and 2381, the Elo model gives Kaidanov a 59% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2491 vs 2381 (Δ +110)
With Gregory Kaidanov as white
59% Gregory20% draw20% Melikset
With Melikset Khachiyan as white
48% Gregory24% draw27% Melikset
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Gregory Kaidanov | Melikset Khachiyan | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2491 | 2381-8 |
| Peak rating | 2646 · Oct 2002 | 2546 · Apr 2009 |
| Peak age | 43 | 39 |
| World rank now | #655 | #2,021 |
| World rank peak | #43 | #417 |
| Federation rank now | #44 | #100 |
| Games (career, STD) | 545 | 924 |
| Months active | 217 | 218 |
| % white wins | 55% | 50% |
| % black wins | 37% | 40% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2425 | 2293 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 17 | 24 |
Best Win
Gregory Kaidanov
Melikset Khachiyan
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Gregory Kaidanov
Melikset Khachiyan