Karen Movsziszian vs Ruslan Pogorelov
Karen Movsziszian (63, GM, ARM) and Ruslan Pogorelov (67, GM, ESP) have met 11 times in classical OTB. Movsziszian leads with 5 wins to 2, with 4 draws — a 36% draw rate. Their last meeting at VIII Open Internacional Semana Santa San Vicente del Raspeig 2024 G-A saw Movsziszian prevail. With current classical ratings of 2386 and 2278, the Elo model gives Movsziszian a 60% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2386 vs 2278 (Δ +108)
With Karen Movsziszian as white
60% Karen20% draw21% Ruslan
With Ruslan Pogorelov as white
49% Karen23% draw28% Ruslan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Karen Movsziszian | Ruslan Pogorelov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2386-2 | 2278+5 |
| Peak rating | 2570 · Jul 2009 | 2517 · Jan 2003 |
| Peak age | 46 | 44 |
| World rank now | #1,926 | #4,787 |
| World rank peak | #292 | #451 |
| Federation rank now | #32 | #285 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,773 | 1,901 |
| Months active | 216 | 216 |
| % white wins | 62% | 56% |
| % black wins | 52% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2044 | 1989 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 178 | 76 |
Best Win
Karen Movsziszian
Ruslan Pogorelov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (11)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Karen Movsziszian
Ruslan Pogorelov