Pentala Harikrishna vs Shakhriyar Mamedyarov
Pentala Harikrishna (40, GM, IND) and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (41, GM, AZE) have met 11 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 2–2 with 7 draws — a 64% draw rate. Their last meeting at 37th European Chess Club Cup 2022 drew. With current classical ratings of 2676 and 2717, the Elo model gives Mamedyarov a 36% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2676 vs 2717 (Δ -41)
With Pentala Harikrishna as white
34% Pentala30% draw36% Shakhriyar
With Shakhriyar Mamedyarov as white
27% Pentala25% draw48% Shakhriyar
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Pentala Harikrishna | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2676 | 2717+2 |
| Peak rating | 2770 · Dec 2016 | 2820 · Sep 2018 |
| Peak age | 30 | 33 |
| World rank now | #44 | #26 |
| World rank peak | #10 | #2 |
| Federation rank now | #8 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,371 | 1,235 |
| Months active | 219 | 218 |
| % white wins | 41% | 43% |
| % black wins | 28% | 33% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2656 | 2686 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 128 | 146 |
Best Win
Pentala Harikrishna
Shakhriyar Mamedyarov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (22)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Pentala Harikrishna
Shakhriyar Mamedyarov