Vladimir Kiriushin vs Valentin Airapetian
Vladimir Kiriushin (82, RUS) and Valentin Airapetian (77, RUS) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 7 rapid/blitz games. Kiriushin leads the classical series 5–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1969 and 1622, the Elo model gives Kiriushin a 86% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1969 vs 1622 (Δ +347)
With Vladimir Kiriushin as white
86% Vladimir8% draw6% Valentin
With Valentin Airapetian as white
81% Vladimir10% draw9% Valentin
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vladimir Kiriushin | Valentin Airapetian | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1969 | 1622 |
| Peak rating | 2225 · Jul 2001 | 2095 · Jan 2005 |
| Peak age | 57 | 56 |
| World rank now | #29,719 | #138,620 |
| World rank peak | #9,317 | #26,544 |
| Federation rank now | #1,047 | #3,449 |
| Games (career, STD) | 429 | 754 |
| Months active | 218 | 202 |
| % white wins | 51% | 38% |
| % black wins | 43% | 30% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1528 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 18 |
Best Win
Vladimir Kiriushin
Valentin Airapetian
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (13)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vladimir Kiriushin
Valentin Airapetian