M.R. Venkatesh vs P. Karthikeyan
M.R. Venkatesh (41, GM, IND) and P. Karthikeyan (36, GM, IND) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Venkatesh leads the classical series 2–1 (6 draws). With current classical ratings of 2344 and 2306, the Elo model gives Venkatesh a 49% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2344 vs 2306 (Δ +38)
With M.R. Venkatesh as white
49% M.R.23% draw28% P.
With P. Karthikeyan as white
36% M.R.28% draw36% P.
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| M.R. Venkatesh | P. Karthikeyan | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2344 | 2306 |
| Peak rating | 2528 · Oct 2018 | 2507 · Mar 2017 |
| Peak age | 33 | 27 |
| World rank now | #2,848 | #3,898 |
| World rank peak | #571 | #718 |
| Federation rank now | #152 | #203 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,567 | 1,794 |
| Months active | 219 | 212 |
| % white wins | 56% | 58% |
| % black wins | 50% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2314 | 2266 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 86 | 126 |
Best Win
M.R. Venkatesh
P. Karthikeyan
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
M.R. Venkatesh
P. Karthikeyan