Alexandra Kosteniuk vs Humpy Koneru
Alexandra Kosteniuk (42, GM, SUI) and Humpy Koneru (39, GM, IND) have met 13 times in classical OTB. Koneru leads with 4 wins to 1, with 8 draws — a 62% draw rate. Their last meeting at FIDE Women's World Cup 2025 Rapid TB drew. With current classical ratings of 2491 and 2535, the Elo model gives Koneru a 37% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2491 vs 2535 (Δ -44)
With Alexandra Kosteniuk as white
34% Alexandra29% draw37% Humpy
With Humpy Koneru as white
27% Alexandra25% draw49% Humpy
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexandra Kosteniuk | Humpy Koneru | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2491+4 | 2535 |
| Peak rating | 2561 · Jan 2018 | 2623 · Jul 2009 |
| Peak age | 34 | 22 |
| World rank now | #655 | #389 |
| World rank peak | #356 | #118 |
| Federation rank now | #7 | #33 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,082 | 704 |
| Months active | 219 | 219 |
| % white wins | 52% | 50% |
| % black wins | 43% | 37% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2494 | 2522 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 184 | 75 |
Best Win
Alexandra Kosteniuk
Humpy Koneru
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (42)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alexandra Kosteniuk
Humpy Koneru