Aravind Kumar vs Praveen Balakrishnan
Aravind Kumar (24, FM, USA) and Praveen Balakrishnan (24, GM, USA) have met 8 times in classical OTB. Balakrishnan leads the classical series 2–0 (6 draws). With current classical ratings of 2213 and 2500, the Elo model gives Balakrishnan a 73% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2213 vs 2500 (Δ -287)
With Aravind Kumar as white
11% Aravind15% draw73% Praveen
With Praveen Balakrishnan as white
7% Aravind13% draw80% Praveen
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Aravind Kumar | Praveen Balakrishnan | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2213 | 2500+4 |
| Peak rating | 2317 · Jan 2016 | 2529 · Jan 2023 |
| Peak age | 14 | 21 |
| World rank now | #7,497 | #577 |
| World rank peak | #4,378 | #484 |
| Federation rank now | #271 | #36 |
| Games (career, STD) | 750 | 1,039 |
| Months active | 170 | 166 |
| % white wins | 40% | 53% |
| % black wins | 34% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2418 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 155 |
Best Win
Aravind Kumar
Praveen Balakrishnan
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Aravind Kumar
Praveen Balakrishnan