Varuzhan Akobian vs Alexander Onischuk
Varuzhan Akobian (43, GM, USA) and Alexander Onischuk (51, GM, USA) have met 14 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 1–1 with 12 draws — a 86% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2018 U.S. Championship saw Akobian prevail. With current classical ratings of 2553 and 2640, the Elo model gives Onischuk a 44% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2553 vs 2640 (Δ -87)
With Varuzhan Akobian as white
29% Varuzhan26% draw44% Alexander
With Alexander Onischuk as white
22% Varuzhan22% draw56% Alexander
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Varuzhan Akobian | Alexander Onischuk | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2553 | 2640 |
| Peak rating | 2673 · Jun 2017 | 2701 · Jul 2010 |
| Peak age | 34 | 35 |
| World rank now | #293 | #112 |
| World rank peak | #76 | #26 |
| Federation rank now | #23 | #13 |
| Games (career, STD) | 929 | 596 |
| Months active | 220 | 218 |
| % white wins | 44% | 40% |
| % black wins | 37% | 25% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2498 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 150 | 0 |
Best Win
Varuzhan Akobian
Alexander Onischuk
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (14)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Varuzhan Akobian
Alexander Onischuk