Varuzhan Akobian vs Matthew Pikus
Varuzhan Akobian (43, GM, USA) and Matthew Pikus (22, USA) have never met in classical OTB, but played 16 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 6 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2553 and 1933, the Elo model gives Akobian a 95% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2553 vs 1933 (Δ +620)
With Varuzhan Akobian as white
95% Varuzhan5% draw0% Matthew
With Matthew Pikus as white
94% Varuzhan6% draw0% Matthew
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Varuzhan Akobian | Matthew Pikus | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2553 | 1933 |
| Peak rating | 2673 · Jun 2017 | 1965 · Jul 2025 |
| Peak age | 34 | 21 |
| World rank now | #295 | #40,346 |
| World rank peak | #76 | #32,528 |
| Federation rank now | #24 | #1,125 |
| Games (career, STD) | 929 | 251 |
| Months active | 220 | 57 |
| % white wins | 44% | 48% |
| % black wins | 37% | 32% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2498 | 1487 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 150 | 87 |
Best Win
Varuzhan Akobian
Matthew Pikus
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (16)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Varuzhan Akobian
Matthew Pikus