Alexander Morozevich vs Sergey Karjakin
Alexander Morozevich (49, GM, RUS) and Sergey Karjakin (36, GM, RUS) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 13 rapid/blitz games. Karjakin leads the classical series 3–0 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 2653 and 2750, the Elo model gives Karjakin a 46% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2653 vs 2750 (Δ -97)
With Alexander Morozevich as white
28% Alexander26% draw46% Sergey
With Sergey Karjakin as white
21% Alexander22% draw57% Sergey
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexander Morozevich | Sergey Karjakin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2653 | 2750 |
| Peak rating | 2788 · Jul 2008 | 2788 · Jul 2011 |
| Peak age | 31 | 21 |
| World rank now | #62 | #12 |
| World rank peak | #2 | #4 |
| Federation rank now | #4 | #2 |
| Games (career, STD) | 493 | 973 |
| Months active | 219 | 219 |
| % white wins | 56% | 42% |
| % black wins | 43% | 28% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2587 | 2694 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 35 | 53 |
Best Win
Alexander Morozevich
Sergey Karjakin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (21)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alexander Morozevich
Sergey Karjakin