Tigran L. Petrosian vs Samvel Ter-Sahakyan
Tigran L. Petrosian (42, GM, ARM) and Samvel Ter-Sahakyan (33, GM, ARM) have met 16 times in classical OTB. Ter-Sahakyan leads with 6 wins to 4, with 6 draws — a 38% draw rate. Their last meeting at 83th Armenian Ch. Final saw Petrosian prevail. With current classical ratings of 2543 and 2613, the Elo model gives Ter-Sahakyan a 41% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2543 vs 2613 (Δ -70)
With Tigran L. Petrosian as white
31% Tigran27% draw41% Samvel
With Samvel Ter-Sahakyan as white
24% Tigran23% draw53% Samvel
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Tigran L. Petrosian | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2543 | 2613 |
| Peak rating | 2671 · Mar 2015 | 2650 · May 2024 |
| Peak age | 31 | 31 |
| World rank now | #352 | #125 |
| World rank peak | #71 | #86 |
| Federation rank now | #10 | #5 |
| Games (career, STD) | 958 | 1,496 |
| Months active | 218 | 202 |
| % white wins | 53% | 52% |
| % black wins | 46% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2516 | 2613 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 9 | 16 |
Best Win
Tigran L. Petrosian
Samvel Ter-Sahakyan
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (19)
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
Samvel Ter-Sahakyan