Teimour Radjabov vs Sergey Karjakin
Teimour Radjabov (39, GM, AZE) and Sergey Karjakin (36, GM, RUS) have met 21 times in classical OTB. Radjabov leads with 2 wins to 1, with 18 draws — a 86% draw rate. Their last meeting at Chess Stars-2025 5.0 blitz saw Karjakin prevail. With current classical ratings of 2689 and 2750, the Elo model gives Karjakin a 40% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2689 vs 2750 (Δ -61)
With Teimour Radjabov as white
32% Teimour28% draw40% Sergey
With Sergey Karjakin as white
25% Teimour24% draw52% Sergey
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Teimour Radjabov | Sergey Karjakin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2689 | 2750 |
| Peak rating | 2793 · Nov 2012 | 2788 · Jul 2011 |
| Peak age | 25 | 21 |
| World rank now | #39 | #12 |
| World rank peak | #4 | #4 |
| Federation rank now | #2 | #2 |
| Games (career, STD) | 722 | 973 |
| Months active | 218 | 219 |
| % white wins | 29% | 42% |
| % black wins | 22% | 28% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2638 | 2694 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 62 | 53 |
Best Win
Teimour Radjabov
Sergey Karjakin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (38)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Teimour Radjabov
Sergey Karjakin