Pavel Eljanov vs Sergey Karjakin
Pavel Eljanov (43, GM, UKR) and Sergey Karjakin (36, GM, RUS) have met 15 times in classical OTB. Karjakin leads with 4 wins to 0, with 11 draws — a 73% draw rate. Their last meeting at World Rapid Championship 2017. Open. saw Eljanov prevail. With current classical ratings of 2674 and 2750, the Elo model gives Karjakin a 42% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2674 vs 2750 (Δ -76)
With Pavel Eljanov as white
31% Pavel27% draw42% Sergey
With Sergey Karjakin as white
23% Pavel23% draw54% Sergey
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Pavel Eljanov | Sergey Karjakin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2674-8 | 2750 |
| Peak rating | 2765 · Mar 2016 | 2788 · Jul 2011 |
| Peak age | 33 | 21 |
| World rank now | #46 | #12 |
| World rank peak | #6 | #4 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #2 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,317 | 973 |
| Months active | 217 | 219 |
| % white wins | 48% | 42% |
| % black wins | 33% | 28% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2635 | 2694 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 134 | 53 |
Best Win
Pavel Eljanov
Sergey Karjakin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (27)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Pavel Eljanov
Sergey Karjakin