Joel Benjamin vs Melikset Khachiyan
Joel Benjamin (62, GM, USA) and Melikset Khachiyan (56, GM, USA) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Benjamin leads the classical series 3–2 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2471 and 2381, the Elo model gives Benjamin a 57% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2471 vs 2381 (Δ +90)
With Joel Benjamin as white
57% Joel21% draw22% Melikset
With Melikset Khachiyan as white
45% Joel26% draw29% Melikset
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Joel Benjamin | Melikset Khachiyan | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2471 | 2381-8 |
| Peak rating | 2609 · Oct 2002 | 2546 · Apr 2009 |
| Peak age | 38 | 39 |
| World rank now | #824 | #2,021 |
| World rank peak | #82 | #417 |
| Federation rank now | #56 | #100 |
| Games (career, STD) | 346 | 924 |
| Months active | 217 | 218 |
| % white wins | 49% | 50% |
| % black wins | 41% | 40% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2400 | 2293 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 15 | 24 |
Best Win
Joel Benjamin
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).
Joel Benjamin
Melikset Khachiyan