Alexander Grischuk vs Sergey Karjakin
Alexander Grischuk (43, GM, RUS) and Sergey Karjakin (36, GM, RUS) have met 22 times in classical OTB. Grischuk leads with 4 wins to 3, with 15 draws — a 68% draw rate. Their last meeting at Chess Stars-2023 3.0 blitz drew. With current classical ratings of 2641 and 2750, the Elo model gives Karjakin a 48% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2641 vs 2750 (Δ -109)
With Alexander Grischuk as white
27% Alexander25% draw48% Sergey
With Sergey Karjakin as white
20% Alexander21% draw59% Sergey
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexander Grischuk | Sergey Karjakin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2641 | 2750 |
| Peak rating | 2810 · Dec 2014 | 2788 · Jul 2011 |
| Peak age | 31 | 21 |
| World rank now | #78 | #12 |
| World rank peak | #3 | #4 |
| Federation rank now | #6 | #2 |
| Games (career, STD) | 990 | 973 |
| Months active | 219 | 219 |
| % white wins | 42% | 42% |
| % black wins | 30% | 28% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2585 | 2694 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 220 | 53 |
Best Win
Alexander Grischuk
Sergey Karjakin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (68)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alexander Grischuk
Sergey Karjakin