Justin Sarkar vs Mikheil Kekelidze
Justin Sarkar (45, IM, USA) and Mikheil Kekelidze (52, GM, GEO) have met 11 times in classical OTB. Sarkar leads with 4 wins to 2, with 5 draws — a 45% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2014 MCC September $500 FIDE Blitz drew. With current classical ratings of 2277 and 2385, the Elo model gives Kekelidze a 49% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2277 vs 2385 (Δ -108)
With Justin Sarkar as white
28% Justin23% draw49% Mikheil
With Mikheil Kekelidze as white
21% Justin20% draw60% Mikheil
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Justin Sarkar | Mikheil Kekelidze | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2277 | 2385 |
| Peak rating | 2455 · Jan 2009 | 2520 · Apr 2006 |
| Peak age | 28 | 32 |
| World rank now | #4,826 | #1,940 |
| World rank peak | #1,217 | #432 |
| Federation rank now | #196 | #28 |
| Games (career, STD) | 2,208 | 1,060 |
| Months active | 220 | 220 |
| % white wins | 56% | 60% |
| % black wins | 44% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2224 | 2368 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 154 | 115 |
Best Win
Justin Sarkar
Mikheil Kekelidze
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (15)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Justin Sarkar
Mikheil Kekelidze