B. Adhiban vs Lalit Babu M R
B. Adhiban (34, GM, IND) and Lalit Babu M R (33, GM, IND) have met 13 times in classical OTB. R leads with 5 wins to 3, with 5 draws — a 38% draw rate. Their last meeting at MPL 58th National Chess Championship 2022 drew. With current classical ratings of 2536 and 2532, the Elo model gives Adhiban a 42% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2536 vs 2532 (Δ +4)
With B. Adhiban as white
42% B.27% draw31% Lalit
With Lalit Babu M R as white
32% B.28% draw41% Lalit
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| B. Adhiban | Lalit Babu M R | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2536 | 2532 |
| Peak rating | 2701 · Apr 2019 | 2594 · Apr 2014 |
| Peak age | 27 | 21 |
| World rank now | #384 | #403 |
| World rank peak | #37 | #243 |
| Federation rank now | #32 | #34 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,806 | 1,842 |
| Months active | 210 | 206 |
| % white wins | 50% | 58% |
| % black wins | 42% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2557 | 2512 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 125 | 69 |
Best Win
B. Adhiban
Lalit Babu M R
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (14)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
B. Adhiban
Lalit Babu M R