Akhil Kalghatgi vs Rishi Narayanan
Akhil Kalghatgi (25, USA) and Rishi Narayanan (26, USA) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Kalghatgi leads the classical series 3–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2014 and 1986, the Elo model gives Kalghatgi a 49% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2014 vs 1986 (Δ +28)
With Akhil Kalghatgi as white
49% Akhil21% draw31% Rishi
With Rishi Narayanan as white
37% Akhil24% draw39% Rishi
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Akhil Kalghatgi | Rishi Narayanan | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2014 | 1986 |
| Peak rating | 2102 · Jun 2018 | 1986 · Feb 2025 |
| Peak age | 17 | 25 |
| World rank now | #25,444 | #29,675 |
| World rank peak | #18,132 | #28,222 |
| Federation rank now | #664 | #832 |
| Games (career, STD) | 191 | 254 |
| Months active | 147 | 149 |
| % white wins | 54% | 52% |
| % black wins | 40% | 34% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Akhil Kalghatgi
Rishi Narayanan
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Akhil Kalghatgi
Rishi Narayanan