Joey Grochal vs Gachatur Kazarjan
Joey Grochal (40, FM, NED) and Gachatur Kazarjan (17, FM, NED) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Grochal leads the classical series 1–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2253 and 2272, the Elo model gives Kazarjan a 35% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2253 vs 2272 (Δ -19)
With Joey Grochal as white
39% Joey26% draw35% Gachatur
With Gachatur Kazarjan as white
30% Joey24% draw46% Gachatur
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Joey Grochal | Gachatur Kazarjan | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2253-7 | 2272 |
| Peak rating | 2335 · Apr 2020 | 2286 · Mar 2026 |
| Peak age | 34 | 17 |
| World rank now | #5,700 | #4,997 |
| World rank peak | #3,326 | #4,498 |
| Federation rank now | #194 | #161 |
| Games (career, STD) | 644 | 385 |
| Months active | 194 | 83 |
| % white wins | 54% | 53% |
| % black wins | 51% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2255 | 2236 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 146 | 161 |
Best Win
Joey Grochal
Gachatur Kazarjan
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).
Joey Grochal
Gachatur Kazarjan