Shakhriyar Mamedyarov vs Sergey Karjakin
Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (41, GM, AZE) and Sergey Karjakin (36, GM, RUS) have met 34 times in classical OTB. Mamedyarov leads with 5 wins to 2, with 27 draws — a 79% draw rate. Their last meeting at Tata Steel Masters 2022 drew. With current classical ratings of 2717 and 2750, the Elo model gives Karjakin a 35% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2717 vs 2750 (Δ -33)
With Shakhriyar Mamedyarov as white
35% Shakhriyar30% draw35% Sergey
With Sergey Karjakin as white
28% Shakhriyar25% draw47% Sergey
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Sergey Karjakin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2717 | 2750 |
| Peak rating | 2820 · Sep 2018 | 2788 · Jul 2011 |
| Peak age | 33 | 21 |
| World rank now | #26 | #12 |
| World rank peak | #2 | #4 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #2 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,235 | 973 |
| Months active | 219 | 220 |
| % white wins | 43% | 42% |
| % black wins | 33% | 28% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2686 | 2694 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 146 | 53 |
Best Win
Shakhriyar Mamedyarov
Sergey Karjakin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (83)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Shakhriyar Mamedyarov
Sergey Karjakin