Ray Robson vs Varuzhan Akobian
Ray Robson (32, GM, USA) and Varuzhan Akobian (43, GM, USA) have met 24 times in classical OTB. Akobian leads with 9 wins to 7, with 8 draws — a 33% draw rate. Their last meeting at 4th Annual St. Louis Blues GM Blitz saw Robson prevail. With current classical ratings of 2653 and 2553, the Elo model gives Robson a 58% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2653 vs 2553 (Δ +100)
With Ray Robson as white
58% Ray21% draw21% Varuzhan
With Varuzhan Akobian as white
46% Ray26% draw28% Varuzhan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ray Robson | Varuzhan Akobian | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2653 | 2553 |
| Peak rating | 2704 · Apr 2023 | 2673 · Jun 2017 |
| Peak age | 29 | 34 |
| World rank now | #62 | #295 |
| World rank peak | #31 | #76 |
| Federation rank now | #10 | #24 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,060 | 929 |
| Months active | 202 | 219 |
| % white wins | 49% | 44% |
| % black wins | 34% | 37% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2603 | 2498 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 71 | 150 |
Best Win
Ray Robson
Varuzhan Akobian
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).
Ray Robson
Varuzhan Akobian