Ted Belanoff vs Mikheil Kekelidze
Ted Belanoff (35, USA) and Mikheil Kekelidze (52, GM, GEO) have never met in classical OTB, but played 9 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 14 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1977 and 2385, the Elo model gives Kekelidze a 84% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1977 vs 2385 (Δ -408)
With Ted Belanoff as white
5% Ted10% draw84% Mikheil
With Mikheil Kekelidze as white
3% Ted9% draw88% Mikheil
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ted Belanoff | Mikheil Kekelidze | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1977 | 2385 |
| Peak rating | 2057 · Oct 2015 | 2520 · Apr 2006 |
| Peak age | 24 | 32 |
| World rank now | #29,999 | #1,940 |
| World rank peak | #19,045 | #432 |
| Federation rank now | #841 | #28 |
| Games (career, STD) | 166 | 1,060 |
| Months active | 170 | 220 |
| % white wins | 54% | 60% |
| % black wins | 49% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2369 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 16 | 114 |
Best Win
Ted Belanoff
Mikheil Kekelidze
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ted Belanoff
Mikheil Kekelidze