Valentin Airapetian vs Yury Gridnev
Valentin Airapetian (77, RUS) and Yury Gridnev (73, RUS) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 10 rapid/blitz games. Gridnev leads the classical series 2–1 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 1622 and 1945, the Elo model gives Gridnev a 79% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1622 vs 1945 (Δ -323)
With Valentin Airapetian as white
11% Valentin11% draw79% Yury
With Yury Gridnev as white
7% Valentin9% draw84% Yury
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Valentin Airapetian | Yury Gridnev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1622 | 1945 |
| Peak rating | 2095 · Jan 2005 | 2097 · Nov 2017 |
| Peak age | 56 | 64 |
| World rank now | #138,620 | #37,052 |
| World rank peak | #26,544 | #19,116 |
| Federation rank now | #3,449 | #977 |
| Games (career, STD) | 754 | 330 |
| Months active | 202 | 174 |
| % white wins | 38% | 44% |
| % black wins | 30% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1528 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 18 | 0 |
Best Win
Valentin Airapetian
Yury Gridnev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (18)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Valentin Airapetian
Yury Gridnev