Bernard Klingher vs Kamlesh Karia
Bernard Klingher (58, ENG) and Kamlesh Karia (64, ENG) have never met in classical OTB, but played 11 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 21 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1608 and 1744, the Elo model gives Karia a 56% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1608 vs 1744 (Δ -136)
With Bernard Klingher as white
28% Bernard16% draw56% Kamlesh
With Kamlesh Karia as white
21% Bernard13% draw66% Kamlesh
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Bernard Klingher | Kamlesh Karia | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1608 | 1744 |
| Peak rating | 1608 · Mar 2024 | 1744 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 56 | 62 |
| World rank now | #129,045 | #88,163 |
| World rank peak | #104,589 | #68,707 |
| Federation rank now | #1,671 | #1,291 |
| Games (career, STD) | 72 | 111 |
| Months active | 136 | 142 |
| % white wins | 18% | 33% |
| % black wins | 14% | 29% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 10 |
Best Win
Bernard Klingher
Kamlesh Karia
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (11)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Bernard Klingher
Kamlesh Karia