Peter Svidler vs Levon Aronian
Peter Svidler (50, GM, FID) and Levon Aronian (44, GM, USA) have met 28 times in classical OTB. Aronian leads with 5 wins to 3, with 20 draws — a 71% draw rate. Their last meeting at Levitov Chess Week saw Aronian prevail. With current classical ratings of 2682 and 2724, the Elo model gives Aronian a 36% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2682 vs 2724 (Δ -42)
With Peter Svidler as white
34% Peter29% draw36% Levon
With Levon Aronian as white
27% Peter25% draw49% Levon
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Peter Svidler | Levon Aronian | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2682 | 2724 |
| Peak rating | 2769 · May 2013 | 2830 · Mar 2014 |
| Peak age | 37 | 32 |
| World rank now | #43 | #23 |
| World rank peak | #4 | #2 |
| Federation rank now | #2 | #6 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,085 | 1,228 |
| Months active | 219 | 218 |
| % white wins | 39% | 39% |
| % black wins | 26% | 26% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2509 | 2707 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 30 | 203 |
Best Win
Peter Svidler
Levon Aronian
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (39)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Peter Svidler
Levon Aronian