Joel Banawa vs Andranik Matikozian
Joel Banawa (37, IM, USA) and Andranik Matikozian (47, IM, ARM) have met 8 times in classical OTB. Banawa leads the classical series 2–1 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 2392 and 2366, the Elo model gives Banawa a 46% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2392 vs 2366 (Δ +26)
With Joel Banawa as white
46% Joel25% draw29% Andranik
With Andranik Matikozian as white
35% Joel28% draw37% Andranik
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Joel Banawa | Andranik Matikozian | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2392 | 2366 |
| Peak rating | 2414 · Sep 2021 | 2527 · Jul 2005 |
| Peak age | 32 | 26 |
| World rank now | #1,834 | #2,448 |
| World rank peak | #1,508 | #419 |
| Federation rank now | #101 | #30 |
| Games (career, STD) | 386 | 532 |
| Months active | 199 | 217 |
| % white wins | 51% | 42% |
| % black wins | 43% | 31% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Joel Banawa
Andranik Matikozian
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Joel Banawa
Andranik Matikozian