Levon Aronian vs Shakhriyar Mamedyarov
Levon Aronian (44, GM, USA) and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (41, GM, AZE) have met 28 times in classical OTB. Aronian leads with 5 wins to 4, with 19 draws — a 68% draw rate. Their last meeting at Levitov Chess Week drew. With current classical ratings of 2724 and 2717, the Elo model gives Aronian a 43% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2724 vs 2717 (Δ +7)
With Levon Aronian as white
43% Levon27% draw30% Shakhriyar
With Shakhriyar Mamedyarov as white
32% Levon28% draw40% Shakhriyar
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Levon Aronian | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2724 | 2717 |
| Peak rating | 2830 · Mar 2014 | 2820 · Sep 2018 |
| Peak age | 32 | 33 |
| World rank now | #23 | #26 |
| World rank peak | #2 | #2 |
| Federation rank now | #6 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,228 | 1,235 |
| Months active | 219 | 219 |
| % white wins | 39% | 43% |
| % black wins | 26% | 33% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2707 | 2686 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 203 | 146 |
Best Win
Levon Aronian
Shakhriyar Mamedyarov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (64)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Levon Aronian
Shakhriyar Mamedyarov