Vahe Baghdasaryan vs Rafael Bakunts
Vahe Baghdasaryan (33, GM, ARM) and Rafael Bakunts (33, IM, ARM) have met 9 times in classical OTB. Bakunts leads the classical series 4–3 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2262 and 2393, the Elo model gives Bakunts a 52% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2262 vs 2393 (Δ -131)
With Vahe Baghdasaryan as white
25% Vahe22% draw52% Rafael
With Rafael Bakunts as white
18% Vahe19% draw63% Rafael
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vahe Baghdasaryan | Rafael Bakunts | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2262 | 2393 |
| Peak rating | 2501 · Oct 2016 | 2427 · Oct 2018 |
| Peak age | 23 | 25 |
| World rank now | #5,360 | #2,366 |
| World rank peak | #753 | #1,670 |
| Federation rank now | #61 | #34 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,385 | 580 |
| Months active | 198 | 185 |
| % white wins | 52% | 54% |
| % black wins | 43% | 37% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2259 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 76 | 0 |
Best Win
Vahe Baghdasaryan
Rafael Bakunts
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).
Vahe Baghdasaryan
Rafael Bakunts