Apurva Virkud vs Safal Bora
Apurva Virkud (28, WFM, USA) and Safal Bora (28, GM, USA) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Bora leads the classical series 6–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2093 and 2500, the Elo model gives Bora a 84% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2093 vs 2500 (Δ -407)
With Apurva Virkud as white
5% Apurva11% draw84% Safal
With Safal Bora as white
3% Apurva9% draw88% Safal
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Apurva Virkud | Safal Bora | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2093 | 2500 |
| Peak rating | 2279 · Sep 2016 | 2501 · Dec 2024 |
| Peak age | 18 | 26 |
| World rank now | #15,004 | #577 |
| World rank peak | #5,839 | #575 |
| Federation rank now | #441 | #36 |
| Games (career, STD) | 539 | 674 |
| Months active | 174 | 170 |
| % white wins | 43% | 52% |
| % black wins | 35% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2404 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 13 |
Best Win
Apurva Virkud
Safal Bora
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).
Apurva Virkud
Safal Bora