Murali Karthikeyan vs Vignesh N R
Murali Karthikeyan (27, GM, IND) and Vignesh N R (28, GM, IND) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Karthikeyan leads the classical series 4–1 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2648 and 2515, the Elo model gives Karthikeyan a 63% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2648 vs 2515 (Δ +133)
With Murali Karthikeyan as white
63% Murali20% draw18% Vignesh
With Vignesh N R as white
52% Murali23% draw25% Vignesh
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Murali Karthikeyan | Vignesh N R | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2648 | 2515 |
| Peak rating | 2669 · Sep 2025 | 2537 · Feb 2025 |
| Peak age | 26 | 27 |
| World rank now | #69 | #493 |
| World rank peak | #51 | #400 |
| Federation rank now | #10 | #44 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,876 | 1,891 |
| Months active | 190 | 184 |
| % white wins | 55% | 52% |
| % black wins | 50% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2654 | 2445 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 90 | 156 |
Best Win
Murali Karthikeyan
Vignesh N R
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Murali Karthikeyan
Vignesh N R