Rudik Makarian vs Volodar Murzin
Rudik Makarian (22, GM, FID) and Volodar Murzin (20, GM, FID) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 5 rapid/blitz games. Murzin leads the classical series 2–1 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 2551 and 2650, the Elo model gives Murzin a 46% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2551 vs 2650 (Δ -99)
With Rudik Makarian as white
28% Rudik26% draw46% Volodar
With Volodar Murzin as white
21% Rudik21% draw58% Volodar
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Rudik Makarian | Volodar Murzin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2551 | 2650-5 |
| Peak rating | 2562 · Jan 2023 | 2678 · Aug 2025 |
| Peak age | 19 | 19 |
| World rank now | #304 | #65 |
| World rank peak | #304 | #46 |
| Federation rank now | #14 | #3 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,177 | 1,164 |
| Months active | 145 | 137 |
| % white wins | 62% | 50% |
| % black wins | 55% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2546 | 2636 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 221 | 223 |
Best Win
Rudik Makarian
Volodar Murzin
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).
Rudik Makarian
Volodar Murzin