Akim Pikh vs Rafael Palathingal
Akim Pikh (12, UKR) and Rafael Palathingal (12, CM, USA) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Palathingal leads the classical series 2–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1948 and 1989, the Elo model gives Palathingal a 39% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1948 vs 1989 (Δ -41)
With Akim Pikh as white
37% Akim23% draw39% Rafael
With Rafael Palathingal as white
29% Akim20% draw51% Rafael
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Akim Pikh | Rafael Palathingal | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1948-21 | 1989-1 |
| Peak rating | 1993 · Mar 2026 | 2108 · Sep 2025 |
| Peak age | 12 | 11 |
| World rank now | #37,111 | #29,259 |
| World rank peak | #28,904 | #14,329 |
| Federation rank now | #435 | #817 |
| Games (career, STD) | 147 | 300 |
| Months active | 30 | 26 |
| % white wins | 51% | 44% |
| % black wins | 51% | 30% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1854 | 1948 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 145 | 208 |
Best Win
Akim Pikh
Rafael Palathingal
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).
Akim Pikh
Rafael Palathingal