Varuzhan Akobian vs Yury Shulman
Varuzhan Akobian (43, GM, USA) and Yury Shulman (51, GM, USA) have met 11 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 1–1 with 9 draws — a 82% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2013 US Championship drew. With current classical ratings of 2553 and 2559, the Elo model gives Shulman a 32% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2553 vs 2559 (Δ -6)
With Varuzhan Akobian as white
40% Varuzhan28% draw32% Yury
With Yury Shulman as white
31% Varuzhan27% draw42% Yury
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Varuzhan Akobian | Yury Shulman | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2553 | 2559 |
| Peak rating | 2673 · Jun 2017 | 2648 · Jul 2009 |
| Peak age | 34 | 34 |
| World rank now | #293 | #391 |
| World rank peak | #76 | #85 |
| Federation rank now | #23 | #27 |
| Games (career, STD) | 929 | 407 |
| Months active | 220 | 218 |
| % white wins | 44% | 48% |
| % black wins | 37% | 35% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2498 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 150 | 0 |
Best Win
Varuzhan Akobian
Yury Shulman
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (11)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Varuzhan Akobian
Yury Shulman