P. Karthikeyan vs S.P. Sethuraman
P. Karthikeyan (36, GM, IND) and S.P. Sethuraman (33, GM, IND) have met 11 times in classical OTB. Sethuraman leads with 4 wins to 3, with 4 draws — a 36% draw rate. Their last meeting at National Premier Chess drew. With current classical ratings of 2306 and 2551, the Elo model gives Sethuraman a 68% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2306 vs 2551 (Δ -245)
With P. Karthikeyan as white
14% P.17% draw68% S.P.
With S.P. Sethuraman as white
9% P.15% draw76% S.P.
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| P. Karthikeyan | S.P. Sethuraman | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2306 | 2551 |
| Peak rating | 2507 · Mar 2017 | 2673 · Sep 2018 |
| Peak age | 27 | 25 |
| World rank now | #3,898 | #304 |
| World rank peak | #718 | #69 |
| Federation rank now | #203 | #27 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,794 | 2,085 |
| Months active | 213 | 210 |
| % white wins | 58% | 58% |
| % black wins | 48% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2266 | 2536 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 126 | 86 |
Best Win
P. Karthikeyan
S.P. Sethuraman
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (13)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
P. Karthikeyan
S.P. Sethuraman