Julio Becerra Rivero vs Varuzhan Akobian
Julio Becerra Rivero (53, GM, USA) and Varuzhan Akobian (43, GM, USA) have met 12 times in classical OTB. Akobian leads with 6 wins to 1, with 5 draws — a 42% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2021 US Masters Championship saw Akobian prevail. With current classical ratings of 2408 and 2553, the Elo model gives Akobian a 54% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2408 vs 2553 (Δ -145)
With Julio Becerra Rivero as white
23% Julio23% draw54% Varuzhan
With Varuzhan Akobian as white
17% Julio19% draw64% Varuzhan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Julio Becerra Rivero | Varuzhan Akobian | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2408 | 2553 |
| Peak rating | 2614 · Jan 2009 | 2673 · Jun 2017 |
| Peak age | 36 | 34 |
| World rank now | #1,526 | #295 |
| World rank peak | #140 | #76 |
| Federation rank now | #81 | #24 |
| Games (career, STD) | 807 | 929 |
| Months active | 211 | 219 |
| % white wins | 55% | 44% |
| % black wins | 42% | 37% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2344 | 2498 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 31 | 150 |
Best Win
Julio Becerra Rivero
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).
Julio Becerra Rivero
Varuzhan Akobian