Vardan Tchimichkian vs Marc Emsalem
Vardan Tchimichkian (84, FRA) and Marc Emsalem (68, FRA) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Tchimichkian leads the classical series 3–2 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1693 and 1490, the Elo model gives Tchimichkian a 74% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1693 vs 1490 (Δ +203)
With Vardan Tchimichkian as white
74% Vardan11% draw15% Marc
With Marc Emsalem as white
66% Vardan13% draw21% Marc
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vardan Tchimichkian | Marc Emsalem | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1693 | 1490+2 |
| Peak rating | 1740 · Jul 2006 | 1676 · Jan 2006 |
| Peak age | 64 | 48 |
| World rank now | #110,823 | #188,364 |
| World rank peak | #48,039 | #50,146 |
| Federation rank now | #7,978 | #15,042 |
| Games (career, STD) | 516 | 778 |
| Months active | 199 | 197 |
| % white wins | 34% | 37% |
| % black wins | 30% | 37% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 429 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 48 |
Best Win
Vardan Tchimichkian
Marc Emsalem
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vardan Tchimichkian
Marc Emsalem