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Alexandre Kretchetov vs Varun Krishnan

Alexandre Kretchetov (51, FM, RUS) and Varun Krishnan (29, IM, USA) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Krishnan leads the classical series 4–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2119 and 2408, the Elo model gives Krishnan a 74% chance of winning a classical game with white.

Head-to-Head Score

If they played today · Classical

Based on current Elo: 2119 vs 2408 -289)
With Alexandre Kretchetov as white
12% Alexandre15% draw74% Varun
With Varun Krishnan as white
7% Alexandre12% draw81% Varun

Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.

Career Compare

Alexandre KretchetovVarun Krishnan
Current rating (STD)21192408
Peak rating2395 · Nov 20092408 · Oct 2025
Peak age3428
World rank now#13,697#1,526
World rank peak#1,956#1,526
Federation rank now#471#81
Games (career, STD)1,020649
Months active217190
% white wins34%48%
% black wins25%39%
TPR last 12m (STD)21182542
Activity 12m (games)3822

Best Win

Alexandre Kretchetov
Varun Krishnan

Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context

All Meetings (6)

Common Opponents

Tournaments Both Played

Cohort Position

Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).

Alexandre Kretchetov
Varun Krishnan

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