Shardul Gagare vs Murali Karthikeyan
Shardul Gagare (29, GM, IND) and Murali Karthikeyan (27, GM, IND) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Karthikeyan leads the classical series 1–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2439 and 2648, the Elo model gives Karthikeyan a 63% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2439 vs 2648 (Δ -209)
With Shardul Gagare as white
17% Shardul19% draw63% Murali
With Murali Karthikeyan as white
12% Shardul16% draw72% Murali
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Shardul Gagare | Murali Karthikeyan | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2439 | 2648 |
| Peak rating | 2521 · Aug 2022 | 2669 · Sep 2025 |
| Peak age | 25 | 26 |
| World rank now | #1,140 | #69 |
| World rank peak | #549 | #51 |
| Federation rank now | #77 | #10 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,246 | 1,876 |
| Months active | 199 | 190 |
| % white wins | 50% | 55% |
| % black wins | 45% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2357 | 2654 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 17 | 90 |
Best Win
Shardul Gagare
Murali Karthikeyan
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Shardul Gagare
Murali Karthikeyan