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Aram Hakobyan

Aram Hakobyan
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World rank
No. 80 (October 2026)
Rating
2638
Peak rating
2638 (July 2026)
Title
Grandmaster (2018)
Federation
Armenia
Born
April 1, 2001, Yerevan, Armenia (age 25)
FIDE ID
13306677

An Armenian grandmaster who won national youth titles in four age groups and the 2013 World Under-12 Championship without losing a game.

He took bronze at the 2019 World Junior Championship and reached his career-high rating of 2638 in July 2026.

Career highlights

  • 2013 World Under-12 Champion, unbeaten
  • Bronze at the 2019 World Junior Championship
  • Career-high rating of 2638 (July 2026)

FIDE profile · Wikipedia
Profile last reviewed September 29, 2026. Ratings update monthly from FIDE.