Ali Khalaf vs Mithilesh Ranjithkumar
Ali Khalaf (26, KUW) and Mithilesh Ranjithkumar (14, IND) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Ranjithkumar leads the classical series 2–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1809 and 1940, the Elo model gives Ranjithkumar a 55% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1809 vs 1940 (Δ -131)
With Ali Khalaf as white
28% Ali18% draw55% Mithilesh
With Mithilesh Ranjithkumar as white
20% Ali15% draw65% Mithilesh
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ali Khalaf | Mithilesh Ranjithkumar | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1809 | 1940 |
| Peak rating | 1809 · Mar 2026 | 2022 · Nov 2024 |
| Peak age | 26 | 12 |
| World rank now | #73,479 | #38,775 |
| World rank peak | #73,479 | #22,366 |
| Federation rank now | #10 | #948 |
| Games (career, STD) | 142 | 362 |
| Months active | 52 | 85 |
| % white wins | 59% | 65% |
| % black wins | 51% | 61% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1682 | 1886 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 132 | 117 |
Best Win
Ali Khalaf
Mithilesh Ranjithkumar
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).
Ali Khalaf
Mithilesh Ranjithkumar