Murali Karthikeyan vs Rishi Sardana
Murali Karthikeyan (27, GM, IND) and Rishi Sardana (29, IM, AUS) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Sardana leads the classical series 2–0 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2648 and 2496, the Elo model gives Karthikeyan a 65% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2648 vs 2496 (Δ +152)
With Murali Karthikeyan as white
65% Murali19% draw16% Rishi
With Rishi Sardana as white
55% Murali22% draw23% Rishi
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Murali Karthikeyan | Rishi Sardana | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2648 | 2496 |
| Peak rating | 2669 · Sep 2025 | 2496 · Feb 2026 |
| Peak age | 26 | 29 |
| World rank now | #69 | #609 |
| World rank peak | #51 | #608 |
| Federation rank now | #10 | #4 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,876 | 940 |
| Months active | 190 | 183 |
| % white wins | 55% | 56% |
| % black wins | 50% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2654 | 2501 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 90 | 59 |
Best Win
Murali Karthikeyan
Rishi Sardana
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Murali Karthikeyan
Rishi Sardana