P. Karthikeyan vs V A V Rajesh
P. Karthikeyan (36, GM, IND) and V A V Rajesh (31, IM, IND) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Karthikeyan leads the classical series 4–2 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2306 and 2338, the Elo model gives Rajesh a 36% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2306 vs 2338 (Δ -32)
With P. Karthikeyan as white
36% P.28% draw36% V
With V A V Rajesh as white
29% P.24% draw48% V
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| P. Karthikeyan | V A V Rajesh | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2306 | 2338 |
| Peak rating | 2507 · Mar 2017 | 2419 · Oct 2014 |
| Peak age | 27 | 19 |
| World rank now | #3,898 | #2,991 |
| World rank peak | #718 | #1,744 |
| Federation rank now | #203 | #160 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,794 | 1,605 |
| Months active | 212 | 205 |
| % white wins | 58% | 59% |
| % black wins | 48% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2266 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 126 | 0 |
Best Win
P. Karthikeyan
V A V Rajesh
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (11)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
P. Karthikeyan
V A V Rajesh