Sargis A. Manukyan vs Rafael Bakunts
Sargis A. Manukyan (31, FM, ARM) and Rafael Bakunts (33, IM, ARM) have met 12 times in classical OTB. Bakunts leads with 7 wins to 2, with 3 draws — a 25% draw rate. Their last meeting at Open Nana Alexandria Cup-11 (A) saw Manukyan prevail. With current classical ratings of 2376 and 2393, the Elo model gives Bakunts a 34% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2376 vs 2393 (Δ -17)
With Sargis A. Manukyan as white
39% Sargis28% draw34% Rafael
With Rafael Bakunts as white
30% Sargis25% draw45% Rafael
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sargis A. Manukyan | Rafael Bakunts | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2376-12 | 2393 |
| Peak rating | 2388 · Mar 2026 | 2427 · Oct 2018 |
| Peak age | 31 | 25 |
| World rank now | #2,109 | #2,366 |
| World rank peak | #1,883 | #1,670 |
| Federation rank now | #34 | #34 |
| Games (career, STD) | 786 | 580 |
| Months active | 184 | 184 |
| % white wins | 56% | 54% |
| % black wins | 45% | 37% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2355 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 140 | 0 |
Best Win
Sargis A. Manukyan
Rafael Bakunts
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).
Sargis A. Manukyan
Rafael Bakunts