Alexandra Kosteniuk vs Harika Dronavalli
Alexandra Kosteniuk (42, GM, SUI) and Harika Dronavalli (35, GM, IND) have met 24 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 7–7 with 10 draws — a 42% draw rate. Their last meeting at Global Chess League 2025 - League Stage drew. With current classical ratings of 2491 and 2470, the Elo model gives Kosteniuk a 45% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2491 vs 2470 (Δ +21)
With Alexandra Kosteniuk as white
45% Alexandra26% draw29% Harika
With Harika Dronavalli as white
34% Alexandra29% draw38% Harika
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexandra Kosteniuk | Harika Dronavalli | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2491+4 | 2470 |
| Peak rating | 2561 · Jan 2018 | 2543 · Nov 2016 |
| Peak age | 34 | 25 |
| World rank now | #655 | #834 |
| World rank peak | #356 | #478 |
| Federation rank now | #7 | #64 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,082 | 1,456 |
| Months active | 219 | 216 |
| % white wins | 52% | 38% |
| % black wins | 43% | 32% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2494 | 2458 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 184 | 119 |
Best Win
Alexandra Kosteniuk
Harika Dronavalli
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (57)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alexandra Kosteniuk
Harika Dronavalli