Peter Svidler vs Sergey Karjakin
Peter Svidler (50, GM, FID) and Sergey Karjakin (36, GM, RUS) have met 37 times in classical OTB. Karjakin leads with 9 wins to 5, with 23 draws — a 62% draw rate. Their last meeting at Superfinal Men Championship 2020 saw Karjakin prevail. With current classical ratings of 2682 and 2750, the Elo model gives Karjakin a 41% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2682 vs 2750 (Δ -68)
With Peter Svidler as white
31% Peter28% draw41% Sergey
With Sergey Karjakin as white
24% Peter23% draw53% Sergey
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Peter Svidler | Sergey Karjakin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2682 | 2750 |
| Peak rating | 2769 · May 2013 | 2788 · Jul 2011 |
| Peak age | 37 | 21 |
| World rank now | #43 | #12 |
| World rank peak | #4 | #4 |
| Federation rank now | #2 | #2 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,085 | 973 |
| Months active | 219 | 219 |
| % white wins | 39% | 42% |
| % black wins | 26% | 28% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2509 | 2694 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 30 | 53 |
Best Win
Peter Svidler
Sergey Karjakin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (55)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Peter Svidler
Sergey Karjakin