Sergei Movsesian vs Pentala Harikrishna
Sergei Movsesian (48, GM, ARM) and Pentala Harikrishna (40, GM, IND) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 2594 and 2676, the Elo model gives Harikrishna a 43% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2594 vs 2676 (Δ -82)
With Sergei Movsesian as white
30% Sergei27% draw43% Pentala
With Pentala Harikrishna as white
23% Sergei22% draw55% Pentala
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sergei Movsesian | Pentala Harikrishna | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2594 | 2676 |
| Peak rating | 2751 · Jan 2009 | 2770 · Dec 2016 |
| Peak age | 31 | 30 |
| World rank now | #173 | #44 |
| World rank peak | #9 | #10 |
| Federation rank now | #7 | #8 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,265 | 1,371 |
| Months active | 217 | 219 |
| % white wins | 53% | 41% |
| % black wins | 34% | 28% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2580 | 2662 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 97 | 130 |
Best Win
Sergei Movsesian
Pentala Harikrishna
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).
Sergei Movsesian
Pentala Harikrishna