Wesley So vs Levon Aronian
Wesley So (33, GM, USA) and Levon Aronian (44, GM, USA) have met 33 times in classical OTB. So leads with 4 wins to 3, with 26 draws — a 79% draw rate. Their last meeting at The American Cup 2026 - Open Champions Bracket drew. With current classical ratings of 2754 and 2724, the Elo model gives So a 46% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2754 vs 2724 (Δ +30)
With Wesley So as white
46% Wesley26% draw28% Levon
With Levon Aronian as white
34% Wesley30% draw36% Levon
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Wesley So | Levon Aronian | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2754 | 2724 |
| Peak rating | 2822 · Feb 2017 | 2830 · Mar 2014 |
| Peak age | 24 | 32 |
| World rank now | #9 | #23 |
| World rank peak | #2 | #2 |
| Federation rank now | #3 | #6 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,431 | 1,228 |
| Months active | 195 | 218 |
| % white wins | 42% | 39% |
| % black wins | 28% | 26% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2757 | 2707 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 196 | 203 |
Best Win
Wesley So
Levon Aronian
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (99)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Wesley So
Levon Aronian