Gata Kamsky vs Sergey Karjakin
Gata Kamsky (52, GM, FRA) and Sergey Karjakin (36, GM, RUS) have met 12 times in classical OTB. Kamsky leads with 3 wins to 1, with 8 draws — a 67% draw rate. Their last meeting at 21 russian championship(male teams) 2014 drew. With current classical ratings of 2596 and 2750, the Elo model gives Karjakin a 55% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2596 vs 2750 (Δ -154)
With Gata Kamsky as white
22% Gata22% draw55% Sergey
With Sergey Karjakin as white
16% Gata19% draw65% Sergey
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Gata Kamsky | Sergey Karjakin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2596-5 | 2750 |
| Peak rating | 2763 · Jul 2013 | 2788 · Jul 2011 |
| Peak age | 39 | 21 |
| World rank now | #166 | #12 |
| World rank peak | #10 | #4 |
| Federation rank now | #8 | #2 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,297 | 973 |
| Months active | 216 | 219 |
| % white wins | 52% | 42% |
| % black wins | 36% | 28% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2539 | 2694 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 43 | 53 |
Best Win
Gata Kamsky
Sergey Karjakin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (17)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Gata Kamsky
Sergey Karjakin