Michael Casella vs Andranik Matikozian
Michael Casella (56, FM, USA) and Andranik Matikozian (47, IM, ARM) have met 9 times in classical OTB. Matikozian leads the classical series 6–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2045 and 2366, the Elo model gives Matikozian a 77% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2045 vs 2366 (Δ -321)
With Michael Casella as white
10% Michael13% draw77% Andranik
With Andranik Matikozian as white
6% Michael11% draw83% Andranik
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Michael Casella | Andranik Matikozian | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2045 | 2366 |
| Peak rating | 2359 · Jan 2004 | 2527 · Jul 2005 |
| Peak age | 34 | 26 |
| World rank now | #21,359 | #2,448 |
| World rank peak | #3,278 | #419 |
| Federation rank now | #624 | #30 |
| Games (career, STD) | 354 | 532 |
| Months active | 218 | 217 |
| % white wins | 50% | 42% |
| % black wins | 29% | 31% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1944 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 14 | 0 |
Best Win
Michael Casella
Andranik Matikozian
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Michael Casella
Andranik Matikozian