S.P. Sethuraman vs Murali Karthikeyan
S.P. Sethuraman (33, GM, IND) and Murali Karthikeyan (27, GM, IND) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Sethuraman leads with 3 wins to 1, with 6 draws — a 60% draw rate. Their last meeting at Ciutat de Barcelona 2021 Grupo A drew. With current classical ratings of 2551 and 2648, the Elo model gives Karthikeyan a 46% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2551 vs 2648 (Δ -97)
With S.P. Sethuraman as white
28% S.P.26% draw46% Murali
With Murali Karthikeyan as white
21% S.P.22% draw57% Murali
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| S.P. Sethuraman | Murali Karthikeyan | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2551 | 2648 |
| Peak rating | 2673 · Sep 2018 | 2669 · Sep 2025 |
| Peak age | 25 | 26 |
| World rank now | #304 | #69 |
| World rank peak | #69 | #51 |
| Federation rank now | #27 | #10 |
| Games (career, STD) | 2,085 | 1,876 |
| Months active | 209 | 190 |
| % white wins | 58% | 55% |
| % black wins | 48% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2536 | 2636 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 86 | 94 |
Best Win
S.P. Sethuraman
Murali Karthikeyan
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).
S.P. Sethuraman
Murali Karthikeyan