Alexander Onischuk vs Sergey Karjakin
Alexander Onischuk (51, GM, USA) and Sergey Karjakin (36, GM, RUS) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Karjakin leads with 3 wins to 1, with 6 draws — a 60% draw rate. Their last meeting at FIDE World Cup 2015. Rapid TB drew. With current classical ratings of 2640 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: 2640 vs 2750 (Δ -110)
With Alexander Onischuk 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 Onischuk | Sergey Karjakin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2640 | 2750 |
| Peak rating | 2701 · Jul 2010 | 2788 · Jul 2011 |
| Peak age | 35 | 21 |
| World rank now | #112 | #12 |
| World rank peak | #26 | #4 |
| Federation rank now | #13 | #2 |
| Games (career, STD) | 596 | 973 |
| Months active | 218 | 220 |
| % white wins | 40% | 42% |
| % black wins | 25% | 28% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2694 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 53 |
Best Win
Alexander Onischuk
Sergey Karjakin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (14)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alexander Onischuk
Sergey Karjakin