Paul Velten vs Edgar Karagyozian
Paul Velten (33, GM, FRA) and Edgar Karagyozian (42, CM, FRA) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 10 rapid/blitz games. Velten leads the classical series 2–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2487 and 2193, the Elo model gives Velten a 81% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2487 vs 2193 (Δ +294)
With Paul Velten as white
81% Paul12% draw7% Edgar
With Edgar Karagyozian as white
74% Paul15% draw11% Edgar
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Paul Velten | Edgar Karagyozian | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2487-13 | 2193 |
| Peak rating | 2542 · May 2025 | 2255 · May 2018 |
| Peak age | 32 | 34 |
| World rank now | #691 | #8,544 |
| World rank peak | #373 | #6,915 |
| Federation rank now | #24 | #423 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,542 | 308 |
| Months active | 195 | 188 |
| % white wins | 59% | 69% |
| % black wins | 58% | 64% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2394 | 2262 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 86 | 147 |
Best Win
Paul Velten
Edgar Karagyozian
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (13)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Paul Velten
Edgar Karagyozian