Ilja Biriukov vs Armen M. Arakeljan
Ilja Biriukov (55, IM, RUS) and Armen M. Arakeljan (56, ARM) have met 12 times in classical OTB. Biriukov leads with 6 wins to 1, with 5 draws — a 42% draw rate. Their last meeting at IM-Intl Donskoy drew. With current classical ratings of 2309 and 2258, the Elo model gives Biriukov a 51% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2309 vs 2258 (Δ +51)
With Ilja Biriukov as white
51% Ilja22% draw27% Armen
With Armen M. Arakeljan as white
39% Ilja27% draw34% Armen
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ilja Biriukov | Armen M. Arakeljan | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2309 | 2258 |
| Peak rating | 2427 · Dec 2015 | 2356 · Jan 2001 |
| Peak age | 44 | 31 |
| World rank now | #3,749 | #6,608 |
| World rank peak | #1,619 | #3,129 |
| Federation rank now | #163 | #66 |
| Games (career, STD) | 334 | 370 |
| Months active | 218 | 217 |
| % white wins | 50% | 22% |
| % black wins | 47% | 26% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Ilja Biriukov
Armen M. Arakeljan
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).
Ilja Biriukov
Armen M. Arakeljan