Michael Casella vs Melikset Khachiyan
Michael Casella (56, FM, USA) and Melikset Khachiyan (56, GM, USA) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Khachiyan leads the classical series 2–0 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2045 and 2375, the Elo model gives Khachiyan a 78% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2045 vs 2375 (Δ -330)
With Michael Casella as white
9% Michael13% draw78% Melikset
With Melikset Khachiyan as white
6% Michael11% draw84% Melikset
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Michael Casella | Melikset Khachiyan | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2045 | 2375-6 |
| Peak rating | 2359 · Jan 2004 | 2546 · Apr 2009 |
| Peak age | 34 | 39 |
| World rank now | #21,359 | #2,122 |
| World rank peak | #3,278 | #417 |
| Federation rank now | #624 | #105 |
| Games (career, STD) | 354 | 931 |
| Months active | 218 | 219 |
| % white wins | 50% | 49% |
| % black wins | 29% | 39% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1944 | 2294 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 14 | 31 |
Best Win
Michael Casella
Melikset Khachiyan
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Michael Casella
Melikset Khachiyan