2025 Akobian versus Nyzhnyk Match - Classical
MatchStandard
Location
🇺🇸St. Louis, MO, United States
Dates
18 Jun 2025 → 19 Jun 2025
Time control
Standard: 90 minutes with 30 second increment from move 1
System
Match · 4 rounds
Titled players · 2
GM×2
Federations · 2 represented
🇺🇦Ukraine×1
🇺🇸United States of America×1
Top 3
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How the match unfolded
Game-by-game momentum · 4 gamesGM Varuzhan Akobian led at midway (0.5–1.5 after G2); Nyzhnyk pulled back in G3 but never overtook.
G2 · FIRST DECISIVE18 Jun
GM Varuzhan Akobian opens the score with the White. Early advantage to the underdog.
G3 · COMEBACK19 Jun
GM Illya Nyzhnyk equalizes at 1.5–1.5. First tie since G1.
Grille américaine
| # | Player | Elo | Fed | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | Pts | Bu C1 | Bu | SB | Perf | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nyzhnyk, IllyaGM | 2576 | UKR | =2B | −2N | +2B | =2N | 2.0 | 6.0 | 8.0 | 4.00 | 2551 | -1.2 |
| 2 | Akobian, VaruzhanGM | 2551 | USA | =1N | +1B | −1N | =1B | 2.0 | 6.0 | 8.0 | 4.00 | 2576 | +1.2 |
Key insights
Biggest movers and upsets — the story behind the numbers.
Top rating gainers
- 1Akobian, VaruzhanGMUSA+1.22.0 pts · #2
- 2Nyzhnyk, IllyaGMUKR-1.22.0 pts · #1
Top rating losers
- 1Nyzhnyk, IllyaGMUKR-1.22.0 pts · #1
- 2Akobian, VaruzhanGMUSA1.22.0 pts · #2