Tigran L. Petrosian vs Levon Babujian
GM Tigran L. Petrosian (2522) · GM Levon Babujian (2337)
Tigran L. Petrosian and Levon Babujian have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2005 and the most recent in Oct 2022. Petrosian leads 7 wins to 4, with 2 draws (85% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Pirc Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 51 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Petrosian | Draws | Babujian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrosian with White | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Babujian with White | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Petrosian | Draws | Babujian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Petrosian | Draws | Babujian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A38 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2022 | Levon Babujian | Tigran L. Petrosian | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | 4th Yerevan Open |
| Jun 2022 | Tigran L. Petrosian | Levon Babujian | 0-1 | Dunst Opening | Jermuk Asrian Mem 13th |
| Feb 2021 | Levon Babujian | Tigran L. Petrosian | 1-0 | Indian Defense | ch-ARM 81st |
| Jan 2020 | Tigran L. Petrosian | Levon Babujian | 0-1 | Réti Opening | ch-ARM rapid |
| Sep 2017 | Levon Babujian | Tigran L. Petrosian | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | 2nd Yerevan Open |
| Jan 2016 | Levon Babujian | Tigran L. Petrosian | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | chT-ARM 1st League 77th |
| Jan 2014 | Tigran L. Petrosian | Levon Babujian | 1-0 | English Opening | ch-ARM 74th |
| Jan 2012 | Tigran L. Petrosian | Levon Babujian | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-ARM 72nd |
| Jan 2009 | Tigran L. Petrosian | Levon Babujian | 1-0 | Indian Defense | ch-ARM |
| Jun 2008 | Levon Babujian | Tigran L. Petrosian | 0-1 | Slav Defense | chT-ARM |
| Jan 2008 | Levon Babujian | Tigran L. Petrosian | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | ch-ARM 68th |
| Mar 2007 | Tigran L. Petrosian | Levon Babujian | 1-0 | Réti Opening | chT-ARM |
| Apr 2005 | Tigran L. Petrosian | Levon Babujian | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | ch-ARM |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Tigran L. Petrosian and Levon Babujian?
In 13 recorded games, Tigran L. Petrosian has 7 wins, Levon Babujian has 4 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Tigran L. Petrosian and Levon Babujian played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Apr 2005 to Oct 2022.
What openings do Tigran L. Petrosian and Levon Babujian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Pirc Defense (2 games), followed by the Réti Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.