Joshua Friedel vs Varuzhan Akobian
Joshua Friedel (40, GM, USA) and Varuzhan Akobian (43, GM, USA) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Friedel leads the classical series 4–1 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2544 and 2553, the Elo model gives Akobian a 32% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2544 vs 2553 (Δ -9)
With Joshua Friedel as white
40% Joshua28% draw32% Varuzhan
With Varuzhan Akobian as white
30% Joshua27% draw43% Varuzhan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Joshua Friedel | Varuzhan Akobian | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2544 | 2553 |
| Peak rating | 2562 · Jan 2018 | 2673 · Jun 2017 |
| Peak age | 32 | 34 |
| World rank now | #348 | #295 |
| World rank peak | #312 | #76 |
| Federation rank now | #27 | #24 |
| Games (career, STD) | 848 | 929 |
| Months active | 217 | 219 |
| % white wins | 51% | 44% |
| % black wins | 42% | 37% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2378 | 2498 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 15 | 150 |
Best Win
Joshua Friedel
Varuzhan Akobian
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Joshua Friedel
Varuzhan Akobian