Haik G. Vardanian vs David Shahinyan
Haik G. Vardanian (33, IM, ARM) and David Shahinyan (32, IM, ARM) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Shahinyan leads with 4 wins to 2, with 4 draws — a 40% draw rate. Their last meeting at T.Petrosian Chess House Ch. 2012 saw Shahinyan prevail. With current classical ratings of 2353 and 2439, the Elo model gives Shahinyan a 45% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2353 vs 2439 (Δ -86)
With Haik G. Vardanian as white
30% Haik25% draw45% David
With David Shahinyan as white
23% Haik21% draw56% David
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Haik G. Vardanian | David Shahinyan | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2353 | 2439 |
| Peak rating | 2393 · Oct 2017 | 2486 · Nov 2021 |
| Peak age | 24 | 27 |
| World rank now | #2,974 | #1,165 |
| World rank peak | #2,298 | #833 |
| Federation rank now | #37 | #21 |
| Games (career, STD) | 524 | 710 |
| Months active | 199 | 194 |
| % white wins | 52% | 56% |
| % black wins | 42% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 14 |
Best Win
Haik G. Vardanian
David Shahinyan
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).
Haik G. Vardanian
David Shahinyan