Rafael Leitao vs Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian
Rafael Leitao (47, GM, BRA) and Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian (40, GM, BRA) have met 26 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 6–6 with 14 draws — a 54% draw rate. Their last meeting at Aberto do Brasil - VII Taca Cidade de Teresina STD drew. With current classical ratings of 2588 and 2544, the Elo model gives Leitao a 49% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2588 vs 2544 (Δ +44)
With Rafael Leitao as white
49% Rafael25% draw27% Krikor
With Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian as white
37% Rafael29% draw34% Krikor
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Rafael Leitao | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2588 | 2544 |
| Peak rating | 2652 · Jun 2014 | 2589 · Jul 2015 |
| Peak age | 35 | 29 |
| World rank now | #195 | #348 |
| World rank peak | #101 | #262 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #5 |
| Games (career, STD) | 626 | 1,618 |
| Months active | 219 | 213 |
| % white wins | 60% | 65% |
| % black wins | 46% | 56% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2472 | 2398 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 50 | 83 |
Best Win
Rafael Leitao
Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (27)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Rafael Leitao
Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian