Ivan Cheparinov vs Vladimir Akopian
Ivan Cheparinov (40, GM, BUL) and Vladimir Akopian (55, GM, USA) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Cheparinov leads the classical series 2–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2627 and 2551, the Elo model gives Cheparinov a 54% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2627 vs 2551 (Δ +76)
With Ivan Cheparinov as white
54% Ivan23% draw23% Vladimir
With Vladimir Akopian as white
42% Ivan27% draw31% Vladimir
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ivan Cheparinov | Vladimir Akopian | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2627 | 2551 |
| Peak rating | 2718 · Aug 2018 | 2713 · Jul 2006 |
| Peak age | 32 | 35 |
| World rank now | #103 | #304 |
| World rank peak | #19 | #11 |
| Federation rank now | #2 | #25 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,437 | 716 |
| Months active | 217 | 216 |
| % white wins | 48% | 51% |
| % black wins | 34% | 35% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2615 | 2404 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 81 | 110 |
Best Win
Ivan Cheparinov
Vladimir Akopian
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).
Ivan Cheparinov
Vladimir Akopian