Haik G. Vardanian vs Rafael Bakunts
Haik G. Vardanian (33, IM, ARM) and Rafael Bakunts (33, IM, ARM) have met 12 times in classical OTB. Vardanian leads with 8 wins to 2, with 2 draws — a 17% draw rate. Their last meeting at 9th Annual K. Asrian Memorial drew. With current classical ratings of 2353 and 2393, the Elo model gives Bakunts a 37% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2353 vs 2393 (Δ -40)
With Haik G. Vardanian as white
35% Haik28% draw37% Rafael
With Rafael Bakunts as white
27% Haik24% draw49% Rafael
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Haik G. Vardanian | Rafael Bakunts | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2353 | 2393 |
| Peak rating | 2393 · Oct 2017 | 2427 · Oct 2018 |
| Peak age | 24 | 25 |
| World rank now | #2,974 | #2,366 |
| World rank peak | #2,298 | #1,670 |
| Federation rank now | #37 | #34 |
| Games (career, STD) | 524 | 580 |
| Months active | 199 | 185 |
| % white wins | 52% | 54% |
| % black wins | 42% | 37% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Haik G. Vardanian
Rafael Bakunts
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
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
Rafael Bakunts