Jesse Kraai vs Melikset Khachiyan
Jesse Kraai (54, GM, USA) and Melikset Khachiyan (56, GM, USA) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Khachiyan leads the classical series 3–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2377 and 2381, the Elo model gives Khachiyan a 32% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2377 vs 2381 (Δ -4)
With Jesse Kraai as white
41% Jesse27% draw32% Melikset
With Melikset Khachiyan as white
31% Jesse26% draw43% Melikset
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Jesse Kraai | Melikset Khachiyan | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2377 | 2381-8 |
| Peak rating | 2527 · May 2014 | 2546 · Apr 2009 |
| Peak age | 42 | 39 |
| World rank now | #2,094 | #2,021 |
| World rank peak | #551 | #417 |
| Federation rank now | #105 | #100 |
| Games (career, STD) | 535 | 924 |
| Months active | 217 | 218 |
| % white wins | 53% | 50% |
| % black wins | 48% | 40% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2350 | 2293 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 29 | 24 |
Best Win
Jesse Kraai
Melikset Khachiyan
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Jesse Kraai
Melikset Khachiyan