Ernesto Inarkiev vs Sergey Karjakin
Ernesto Inarkiev (41, GM, RUS) and Sergey Karjakin (36, GM, RUS) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 31 rapid/blitz games. Karjakin leads the classical series 2–0 (2 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 Ernesto Inarkiev as white
28% Ernesto26% draw46% Sergey
With Sergey Karjakin as white
21% Ernesto22% draw57% Sergey
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ernesto Inarkiev | Sergey Karjakin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2653 | 2750 |
| Peak rating | 2732 · Sep 2016 | 2788 · Jul 2011 |
| Peak age | 31 | 21 |
| World rank now | #62 | #12 |
| World rank peak | #25 | #4 |
| Federation rank now | #4 | #2 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,066 | 973 |
| Months active | 219 | 219 |
| % white wins | 46% | 42% |
| % black wins | 34% | 28% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2532 | 2694 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 50 | 53 |
Best Win
Ernesto Inarkiev
Sergey Karjakin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (35)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ernesto Inarkiev
Sergey Karjakin