Jan H Timman vs Anatoly Karpov
Jan H Timman (75, g, NED) and Anatoly Karpov (75, GM, RUS) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 5 rapid/blitz games. Timman leads the classical series 1–0 (3 draws).
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
No classical rating for one of the players.
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Jan H Timman | Anatoly Karpov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | — | 2617 |
| Peak rating | 2630 · Oct 2005 | 2693 · Apr 2001 |
| Peak age | 54 | 50 |
| World rank now | #420 | #178 |
| World rank peak | #61 | #13 |
| Federation rank now | #15 | #20 |
| Games (career, STD) | 620 | 64 |
| Months active | 216 | 219 |
| % white wins | 53% | 39% |
| % black wins | 40% | 21% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Jan H Timman
Anatoly Karpov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Jan H Timman
Anatoly Karpov