Tigran L. Petrosian vs Robert Hovhannisyan
Tigran L. Petrosian (42, GM, ARM) and Robert Hovhannisyan (35, GM, ARM) have met 17 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 5–5 with 7 draws — a 41% draw rate. Their last meeting at 83th Armenian Ch. Final drew. With current classical ratings of 2543 and 2629, the Elo model gives Hovhannisyan a 44% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2543 vs 2629 (Δ -86)
With Tigran L. Petrosian as white
30% Tigran26% draw44% Robert
With Robert Hovhannisyan as white
22% Tigran22% draw56% Robert
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Tigran L. Petrosian | Robert Hovhannisyan | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2543 | 2629+8 |
| Peak rating | 2671 · Mar 2015 | 2650 · Aug 2019 |
| Peak age | 31 | 28 |
| World rank now | #352 | #101 |
| World rank peak | #71 | #94 |
| Federation rank now | #10 | #4 |
| Games (career, STD) | 958 | 1,160 |
| Months active | 218 | 207 |
| % white wins | 53% | 53% |
| % black wins | 46% | 38% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2516 | 2621 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 9 | 122 |
Best Win
Tigran L. Petrosian
Robert Hovhannisyan
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (17)
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
Robert Hovhannisyan