Alexander Baburin vs Kavin Venkatesan
Alexander Baburin (59, GM, IRL) and Kavin Venkatesan (18, FM, IRL) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Baburin leads the classical series 1–0 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 2344 and 2297, the Elo model gives Baburin a 50% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2344 vs 2297 (Δ +47)
With Alexander Baburin as white
50% Alexander23% draw27% Kavin
With Kavin Venkatesan as white
38% Alexander27% draw35% Kavin
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexander Baburin | Kavin Venkatesan | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2344-1 | 2297-3 |
| Peak rating | 2598 · Jan 2001 | 2313 · Sep 2023 |
| Peak age | 34 | 15 |
| World rank now | #2,848 | #4,204 |
| World rank peak | #97 | #3,700 |
| Federation rank now | #6 | #9 |
| Games (career, STD) | 348 | 560 |
| Months active | 217 | 94 |
| % white wins | 45% | 51% |
| % black wins | 36% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1706 | 1686 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 14 | 87 |
Best Win
Alexander Baburin
Kavin Venkatesan
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).
Alexander Baburin
Kavin Venkatesan