Balasubramaniam Ramnathan vs S. Badrinath
Balasubramaniam Ramnathan (55, IM, IND) and S. Badrinath (28, CM, IND) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Ramnathan leads the classical series 4–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2057 and 2202, the Elo model gives Badrinath a 56% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2057 vs 2202 (Δ -145)
With Balasubramaniam Ramnathan as white
25% Balasubramaniam20% draw56% S.
With S. Badrinath as white
18% Balasubramaniam16% draw66% S.
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Balasubramaniam Ramnathan | S. Badrinath | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2057 | 2202 |
| Peak rating | 2408 · Jan 2004 | 2202 · Jan 2026 |
| Peak age | 33 | 28 |
| World rank now | #19,911 | #8,044 |
| World rank peak | #1,911 | #8,003 |
| Federation rank now | #590 | #312 |
| Games (career, STD) | 2,346 | 919 |
| Months active | 220 | 192 |
| % white wins | 70% | 56% |
| % black wins | 63% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2020 | 2271 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 418 | 51 |
Best Win
Balasubramaniam Ramnathan
S. Badrinath
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).
Balasubramaniam Ramnathan
S. Badrinath