Murali Karthikeyan vs Visakh N R
Murali Karthikeyan (27, GM, IND) and Visakh N R (27, GM, IND) have met 16 times in classical OTB. Karthikeyan leads with 10 wins to 0, with 6 draws — a 38% draw rate. Their last meeting at Qatar Masters 2023 saw Karthikeyan prevail. With current classical ratings of 2648 and 2532, the Elo model gives Karthikeyan a 60% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2648 vs 2532 (Δ +116)
With Murali Karthikeyan as white
60% Murali21% draw19% Visakh
With Visakh N R as white
49% Murali25% draw26% Visakh
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Murali Karthikeyan | Visakh N R | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2648 | 2532+6 |
| Peak rating | 2669 · Sep 2025 | 2566 · Sep 2022 |
| Peak age | 26 | 23 |
| World rank now | #69 | #403 |
| World rank peak | #51 | #310 |
| Federation rank now | #10 | #34 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,876 | 1,850 |
| Months active | 190 | 184 |
| % white wins | 55% | 55% |
| % black wins | 50% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2654 | 2502 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 90 | 199 |
Best Win
Murali Karthikeyan
Visakh N R
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (16)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Murali Karthikeyan
Visakh N R