Aleksandra Goryachkina vs Harika Dronavalli
Aleksandra Goryachkina (28, GM, FID) and Harika Dronavalli (35, GM, IND) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Goryachkina leads with 3 wins to 0, with 7 draws — a 70% draw rate. Their last meeting at TATA STEEL CHESS INDIA, BLITZ 2026 (Women) drew. With current classical ratings of 2536 and 2470, the Elo model gives Goryachkina a 52% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2536 vs 2470 (Δ +66)
With Aleksandra Goryachkina as white
52% Aleksandra23% draw24% Harika
With Harika Dronavalli as white
41% Aleksandra28% draw32% Harika
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Aleksandra Goryachkina | Harika Dronavalli | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2536+2 | 2470 |
| Peak rating | 2611 · Aug 2021 | 2543 · Nov 2016 |
| Peak age | 23 | 25 |
| World rank now | #384 | #834 |
| World rank peak | #186 | #478 |
| Federation rank now | #15 | #64 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,539 | 1,456 |
| Months active | 188 | 216 |
| % white wins | 42% | 38% |
| % black wins | 34% | 32% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2538 | 2458 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 126 | 119 |
Best Win
Aleksandra Goryachkina
Harika Dronavalli
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (29)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Aleksandra Goryachkina
Harika Dronavalli