Vladimir Kramnik vs Levon Aronian
Vladimir Kramnik (51, GM, RUS) and Levon Aronian (44, GM, USA) have met 37 times in classical OTB. Kramnik leads with 8 wins to 4, with 25 draws — a 68% draw rate. Their last meeting at Levitov Chess Week drew. With current classical ratings of 2753 and 2724, the Elo model gives Kramnik a 46% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2753 vs 2724 (Δ +29)
With Vladimir Kramnik as white
46% Vladimir26% draw28% Levon
With Levon Aronian as white
34% Vladimir30% draw36% Levon
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vladimir Kramnik | Levon Aronian | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2753 | 2724 |
| Peak rating | 2817 · Oct 2016 | 2830 · Mar 2014 |
| Peak age | 41 | 32 |
| World rank now | #16 | #23 |
| World rank peak | #1 | #2 |
| Federation rank now | #4 | #6 |
| Games (career, STD) | 630 | 1,228 |
| Months active | 219 | 218 |
| % white wins | 43% | 39% |
| % black wins | 21% | 26% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2707 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 203 |
Best Win
Vladimir Kramnik
Levon Aronian
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (64)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vladimir Kramnik
Levon Aronian