John Daniel Bryant vs Melikset Khachiyan
John Daniel Bryant (35, IM, USA) and Melikset Khachiyan (56, GM, USA) have met 21 times in classical OTB. Khachiyan leads with 7 wins to 1, with 13 draws — a 62% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2024 SCCF State Championship drew. With current classical ratings of 2419 and 2381, the Elo model gives Bryant a 48% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2419 vs 2381 (Δ +38)
With John Daniel Bryant as white
48% John24% draw28% Melikset
With Melikset Khachiyan as white
36% John29% draw35% Melikset
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| John Daniel Bryant | Melikset Khachiyan | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2419 | 2381-8 |
| Peak rating | 2470 · Jan 2017 | 2546 · Apr 2009 |
| Peak age | 26 | 39 |
| World rank now | #1,385 | #2,021 |
| World rank peak | #1,050 | #417 |
| Federation rank now | #76 | #100 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,073 | 924 |
| Months active | 193 | 218 |
| % white wins | 60% | 50% |
| % black wins | 49% | 40% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2293 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 24 |
Best Win
John Daniel Bryant
Melikset Khachiyan
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (21)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
John Daniel Bryant
Melikset Khachiyan