Levon Aronian vs Teimour Radjabov
Levon Aronian (44, GM, USA) and Teimour Radjabov (39, GM, AZE) have met 25 times in classical OTB. Aronian leads with 4 wins to 3, with 18 draws — a 72% draw rate. Their last meeting at FIDE World Blitz Championship 2025 drew. With current classical ratings of 2724 and 2689, the Elo model gives Aronian a 47% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2724 vs 2689 (Δ +35)
With Levon Aronian as white
47% Levon25% draw27% Teimour
With Teimour Radjabov as white
35% Levon30% draw35% Teimour
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Levon Aronian | Teimour Radjabov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2724 | 2689 |
| Peak rating | 2830 · Mar 2014 | 2793 · Nov 2012 |
| Peak age | 32 | 25 |
| World rank now | #23 | #39 |
| World rank peak | #2 | #4 |
| Federation rank now | #6 | #2 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,228 | 722 |
| Months active | 218 | 218 |
| % white wins | 39% | 29% |
| % black wins | 26% | 22% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2707 | 2638 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 203 | 62 |
Best Win
Levon Aronian
Teimour Radjabov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (40)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Levon Aronian
Teimour Radjabov