A. Balkishan vs Rao Sharan
A. Balkishan (33, IND) and Rao Sharan (26, IM, IND) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 5 rapid/blitz games. Balkishan leads the classical series 5–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2172 and 2341, the Elo model gives Sharan a 59% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2172 vs 2341 (Δ -169)
With A. Balkishan as white
22% A.20% draw59% Rao
With Rao Sharan as white
15% A.16% draw68% Rao
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| A. Balkishan | Rao Sharan | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2172 | 2341 |
| Peak rating | 2177 · Jul 2019 | 2433 · Sep 2023 |
| Peak age | 26 | 23 |
| World rank now | #9,782 | #2,922 |
| World rank peak | #9,781 | #1,319 |
| Federation rank now | #361 | #156 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,248 | 1,031 |
| Months active | 203 | 186 |
| % white wins | 71% | 66% |
| % black wins | 65% | 59% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2018 | 2266 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 117 | 284 |
Best Win
A. Balkishan
Rao Sharan
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (11)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
A. Balkishan
Rao Sharan