P. Karthikeyan vs S.P. Sethuraman
GM P. Karthikeyan (2283) · GM S.P. Sethuraman (2541)
P. Karthikeyan and S.P. Sethuraman have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2010 and the most recent in May 2026. Karthikeyan leads 2 wins to 3 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Karthikeyan | Draws | Sethuraman |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karthikeyan with White | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Sethuraman with White | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Karthikeyan | Draws | Sethuraman |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Karthikeyan | Draws | Sethuraman |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | P. Karthikeyan | S.P. Sethuraman | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 17th kiit international chess festival-2026 CAT A |
| Nov 2015 | S.P. Sethuraman | P. Karthikeyan | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-IND 53rd |
| Aug 2015 | P. Karthikeyan | S.P. Sethuraman | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | 14th Asian Continental Open |
| Dec 2014 | S.P. Sethuraman | P. Karthikeyan | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | ch-IND 52nd |
| May 2014 | S.P. Sethuraman | P. Karthikeyan | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 52nd chB-IND |
| Mar 2014 | S.P. Sethuraman | P. Karthikeyan | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 19th Kolkata Open |
| Nov 2012 | P. Karthikeyan | S.P. Sethuraman | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-Commonwealth |
| Oct 2011 | P. Karthikeyan | S.P. Sethuraman | 0-1 | English Opening | 49th chA-IND |
| Sep 2011 | P. Karthikeyan | S.P. Sethuraman | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 4th Mumbai Mayors Cup |
| Dec 2010 | P. Karthikeyan | S.P. Sethuraman | 0-1 | Semi-Slav Defense | ch-IND 48th |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between P. Karthikeyan and S.P. Sethuraman?
In 10 recorded games, P. Karthikeyan has 2 wins, S.P. Sethuraman has 3 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have P. Karthikeyan and S.P. Sethuraman played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Dec 2010 to May 2026.
What openings do P. Karthikeyan and S.P. Sethuraman play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening (1 games), followed by the Pirc Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.