Varuzhan Akobian vs Illya Nyzhnyk
Varuzhan Akobian (43, GM, USA) and Illya Nyzhnyk (30, GM, UKR) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Akobian leads with 2 wins to 1, with 7 draws — a 70% draw rate. Their last meeting at St. Louis FIDE Rapid #5 drew. With current classical ratings of 2553 and 2527, the Elo model gives Akobian a 46% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2553 vs 2527 (Δ +26)
With Varuzhan Akobian as white
46% Varuzhan26% draw28% Illya
With Illya Nyzhnyk as white
34% Varuzhan29% draw37% Illya
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Varuzhan Akobian | Illya Nyzhnyk | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2553 | 2527 |
| Peak rating | 2673 · Jun 2017 | 2692 · May 2022 |
| Peak age | 34 | 26 |
| World rank now | #295 | #427 |
| World rank peak | #76 | #42 |
| Federation rank now | #24 | #23 |
| Games (career, STD) | 929 | 1,473 |
| Months active | 219 | 201 |
| % white wins | 44% | 55% |
| % black wins | 37% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2498 | 2378 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 150 | 132 |
Best Win
Varuzhan Akobian
Illya Nyzhnyk
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (83)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Varuzhan Akobian
Illya Nyzhnyk