Melikset Khachiyan vs Robert Shlyakhtenko
Melikset Khachiyan (56, GM, USA) and Robert Shlyakhtenko (21, IM, USA) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Khachiyan leads the classical series 1–0 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2381 and 2461, the Elo model gives Shlyakhtenko a 43% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2381 vs 2461 (Δ -80)
With Melikset Khachiyan as white
30% Melikset26% draw43% Robert
With Robert Shlyakhtenko as white
23% Melikset22% draw55% Robert
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Melikset Khachiyan | Robert Shlyakhtenko | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2381-8 | 2461 |
| Peak rating | 2546 · Apr 2009 | 2461 · Jan 2026 |
| Peak age | 39 | 21 |
| World rank now | #2,021 | #908 |
| World rank peak | #417 | #902 |
| Federation rank now | #100 | #58 |
| Games (career, STD) | 924 | 479 |
| Months active | 218 | 113 |
| % white wins | 50% | 52% |
| % black wins | 40% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2293 | 2479 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 24 | 33 |
Best Win
Melikset Khachiyan
Robert Shlyakhtenko
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Melikset Khachiyan
Robert Shlyakhtenko