Ray Robson vs Varuzhan Akobian
GM Ray Robson (2659) · GM Varuzhan Akobian (2553)
Ray Robson and Varuzhan Akobian have played 26 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2007 and the most recent in Jan 2025. Robson leads 7 wins to 12 - trailing overall, with 7 draws (73% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the French: Classical Variation (4 games). The average game between them lasted 51 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Robson | Draws | Akobian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robson with White | 16 | 5 | 1 | 10 |
| Akobian with White | 10 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Robson | Draws | Akobian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 19 | 6 | 5 | 8 |
| Blitz | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Robson | Draws | Akobian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C10 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Ray Robson | Varuzhan Akobian | 0-1 | Horwitz Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2024 | Varuzhan Akobian | Ray Robson | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | American Cup Blitz |
| Apr 2022 | Varuzhan Akobian | Ray Robson | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | American Cup Blitz |
| Sep 2019 | Ray Robson | Varuzhan Akobian | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | Saint Louis Fall A |
| Mar 2019 | Ray Robson | Varuzhan Akobian | 0-1 | Indian Defense | ch-USA 63rd |
| Mar 2019 | Ray Robson | Varuzhan Akobian | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | Saint Louis Spring A |
| Oct 2018 | Varuzhan Akobian | Ray Robson | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Saint Louis Fall A |
| Apr 2018 | Ray Robson | Varuzhan Akobian | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | ch-USA |
| Jan 2018 | Ray Robson | Varuzhan Akobian | 0-1 | French: Winawer Variation | PRO League Stage |
| Apr 2017 | Varuzhan Akobian | Ray Robson | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-USA |
| Jan 2017 | Varuzhan Akobian | Ray Robson | 0-1 | Semi-Slav Defense | PRO League Pacific |
| Apr 2016 | Varuzhan Akobian | Ray Robson | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-USA |
| Apr 2015 | Ray Robson | Varuzhan Akobian | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | ch-USA |
| May 2014 | Ray Robson | Varuzhan Akobian | 0-1 | Catalan | ch-USA |
| Jul 2013 | Ray Robson | Varuzhan Akobian | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 41st World Open |
| May 2013 | Ray Robson | Varuzhan Akobian | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | 22nd Chicago Open |
| May 2012 | Ray Robson | Varuzhan Akobian | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | ch-USA |
| Apr 2011 | Varuzhan Akobian | Ray Robson | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-USA Gr-A |
| May 2010 | Ray Robson | Varuzhan Akobian | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | ch-USA |
| May 2009 | Varuzhan Akobian | Ray Robson | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-USA |
| Apr 2009 | Ray Robson | Varuzhan Akobian | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | Foxwoods Open |
| Feb 2009 | Varuzhan Akobian | Ray Robson | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
| Jun 2008 | Varuzhan Akobian | Ray Robson | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Las Vegas National Open |
| May 2008 | Ray Robson | Varuzhan Akobian | 0-1 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 17th Chicago Open |
| Jun 2007 | Ray Robson | Varuzhan Akobian | 0-1 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 35th World Open |
| May 2007 | Ray Robson | Varuzhan Akobian | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | ch-USA |
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What is the head-to-head score between Ray Robson and Varuzhan Akobian?
In 26 recorded games, Ray Robson has 7 wins, Varuzhan Akobian has 12 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Ray Robson and Varuzhan Akobian played each other?
Our database records 26 games between them, from May 2007 to Jan 2025.
What openings do Ray Robson and Varuzhan Akobian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the French: Classical Variation (4 games), followed by the Slav Defense (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.