Surya Shekhar Ganguly vs Murali Karthikeyan
GM Surya Shekhar Ganguly (2578) · GM Murali Karthikeyan (2668)
Surya Shekhar Ganguly and Murali Karthikeyan have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2013 and the most recent in May 2025. Ganguly leads 3 wins to 3, with 4 draws (60% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ganguly | Draws | Karthikeyan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ganguly with White | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Karthikeyan with White | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ganguly | Draws | Karthikeyan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Classical | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ganguly | Draws | Karthikeyan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B43 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B60 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E04 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Murali Karthikeyan | Surya Shekhar Ganguly | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | TCh-FRA Top 16 GpA |
| Mar 2023 | Surya Shekhar Ganguly | Murali Karthikeyan | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | ch-IND Rapid 32nd |
| Oct 2022 | Surya Shekhar Ganguly | Murali Karthikeyan | 1-0 | Sicilian | MPL Indian Chess Tour N4 |
| Sep 2022 | Murali Karthikeyan | Surya Shekhar Ganguly | 1-0 | Réti Opening | MPL Indian Chess Tour N3 |
| Jun 2022 | Surya Shekhar Ganguly | Murali Karthikeyan | 1-0 | Modern Defense | MPL Indian Chess Tour N2 |
| Apr 2022 | Surya Shekhar Ganguly | Murali Karthikeyan | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | MPL Indian Chess Tour N1 |
| May 2020 | Murali Karthikeyan | Surya Shekhar Ganguly | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Sukooon Resort Indian |
| Jul 2017 | Surya Shekhar Ganguly | Murali Karthikeyan | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 50th Biel MTO Open |
| May 2017 | Murali Karthikeyan | Surya Shekhar Ganguly | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16th Asian Continental Open |
| Dec 2013 | Surya Shekhar Ganguly | Murali Karthikeyan | 0-1 | Sicilian | 6th Kolkata Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Surya Shekhar Ganguly and Murali Karthikeyan?
In 10 recorded games, Surya Shekhar Ganguly has 3 wins, Murali Karthikeyan has 3 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Surya Shekhar Ganguly and Murali Karthikeyan played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Dec 2013 to May 2025.
What openings do Surya Shekhar Ganguly and Murali Karthikeyan play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games), followed by the Réti Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.