Robby Kevlishvili vs Varuzhan Akobian
Robby Kevlishvili (25, GM, NED) and Varuzhan Akobian (43, GM, USA) have never met in classical OTB, but played 12 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 26 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2516 and 2553, the Elo model gives Akobian a 35% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2516 vs 2553 (Δ -37)
With Robby Kevlishvili as white
35% Robby30% draw35% Varuzhan
With Varuzhan Akobian as white
27% Robby25% draw48% Varuzhan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Robby Kevlishvili | Varuzhan Akobian | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2516-2 | 2553 |
| Peak rating | 2560 · Jan 2025 | 2673 · Jun 2017 |
| Peak age | 24 | 34 |
| World rank now | #487 | #295 |
| World rank peak | #293 | #76 |
| Federation rank now | #17 | #24 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,150 | 929 |
| Months active | 174 | 219 |
| % white wins | 50% | 44% |
| % black wins | 43% | 37% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2478 | 2498 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 117 | 150 |
Best Win
Robby Kevlishvili
Varuzhan Akobian
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Robby Kevlishvili
Varuzhan Akobian