Tigran L. Petrosian vs Hrant Melkumyan
Tigran L. Petrosian (42, GM, ARM) and Hrant Melkumyan (37, GM, ARM) have met 12 times in classical OTB. Petrosian leads with 6 wins to 1, with 5 draws — a 42% draw rate. Their last meeting at 13th Annual K.Asrian Memorial drew. With current classical ratings of 2543 and 2636, the Elo model gives Melkumyan a 45% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2543 vs 2636 (Δ -93)
With Tigran L. Petrosian as white
29% Tigran26% draw45% Hrant
With Hrant Melkumyan as white
21% Tigran22% draw57% Hrant
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Tigran L. Petrosian | Hrant Melkumyan | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2543 | 2636 |
| Peak rating | 2671 · Mar 2015 | 2678 · Sep 2014 |
| Peak age | 31 | 25 |
| World rank now | #352 | #92 |
| World rank peak | #71 | #60 |
| Federation rank now | #10 | #2 |
| Games (career, STD) | 958 | 1,352 |
| Months active | 219 | 208 |
| % white wins | 53% | 55% |
| % black wins | 46% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2516 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 9 | 0 |
Best Win
Tigran L. Petrosian
Hrant Melkumyan
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (14)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Tigran L. Petrosian
Hrant Melkumyan