Aashish Phunyal vs Rishon Thapa
Aashish Phunyal (29, NEP) and Rishon Thapa (21, NEP) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Phunyal leads the classical series 2–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1968 and 2040, the Elo model gives Thapa a 44% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1968 vs 2040 (Δ -72)
With Aashish Phunyal as white
34% Aashish22% draw44% Rishon
With Rishon Thapa as white
26% Aashish19% draw56% Rishon
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Aashish Phunyal | Rishon Thapa | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1968-1 | 2040 |
| Peak rating | 1981 · Jan 2025 | 2050 · Oct 2025 |
| Peak age | 28 | 20 |
| World rank now | #33,084 | #21,936 |
| World rank peak | #28,881 | #20,151 |
| Federation rank now | #12 | #4 |
| Games (career, STD) | 512 | 217 |
| Months active | 141 | 44 |
| % white wins | 58% | 61% |
| % black wins | 55% | 61% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1948 | 1975 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 135 | 151 |
Best Win
Aashish Phunyal
Rishon Thapa
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Aashish Phunyal
Rishon Thapa