Melikset Khachiyan vs Varuzhan Akobian
GM Melikset Khachiyan (2375) · GM Varuzhan Akobian (2553)
Melikset Khachiyan and Varuzhan Akobian have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 1999 and the most recent in Mar 2017. Khachiyan leads 0 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 11 draws (31% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the French: Classical Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 29 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Khachiyan | Draws | Akobian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khachiyan with White | 9 | 0 | 6 | 3 |
| Akobian with White | 7 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Khachiyan | Draws | Akobian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 14 | 0 | 9 | 5 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Khachiyan | Draws | Akobian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| D92 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C10 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2017 | Varuzhan Akobian | Melikset Khachiyan | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | PRO League KO Stage |
| Feb 2017 | Melikset Khachiyan | Varuzhan Akobian | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | PRO League Stage |
| May 2013 | Varuzhan Akobian | Melikset Khachiyan | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-USA |
| Nov 2011 | Melikset Khachiyan | Varuzhan Akobian | 0-1 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | American Open 47th |
| May 2010 | Varuzhan Akobian | Melikset Khachiyan | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | 19th Chicago Open |
| Jul 2008 | Melikset Khachiyan | Varuzhan Akobian | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | 36th World Open |
| May 2007 | Melikset Khachiyan | Varuzhan Akobian | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | ch-USA |
| Sep 2006 | Melikset Khachiyan | Varuzhan Akobian | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 27th Temecula Open |
| Jun 2006 | Varuzhan Akobian | Melikset Khachiyan | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | Las Vegas National Open |
| Feb 2005 | Varuzhan Akobian | Melikset Khachiyan | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Santa Monica IBAR |
| Feb 2005 | Varuzhan Akobian | Melikset Khachiyan | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Los Angeles Masters 2nd |
| Nov 2003 | Melikset Khachiyan | Varuzhan Akobian | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Gufeld Memorial |
| Aug 2003 | Melikset Khachiyan | Varuzhan Akobian | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | Los Angeles |
| Nov 2002 | Varuzhan Akobian | Melikset Khachiyan | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | 38th American Open |
| Jul 2001 | Melikset Khachiyan | Varuzhan Akobian | 0-1 | Budapest Defense | ch-Southern California |
| Oct 1999 | Melikset Khachiyan | Varuzhan Akobian | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | ch-ARM |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Melikset Khachiyan and Varuzhan Akobian?
In 16 recorded games, Melikset Khachiyan has 0 wins, Varuzhan Akobian has 5 wins, and they have drawn 11 times.
How many times have Melikset Khachiyan and Varuzhan Akobian played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Oct 1999 to Mar 2017.
What openings do Melikset Khachiyan and Varuzhan Akobian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the French: Classical Variation (2 games), followed by the Grünfeld Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.