Borgaonkar Akshay vs Nirgun Keval
Borgaonkar Akshay (17, IM, IND) and Nirgun Keval (23, IND) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Akshay leads the classical series 2–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2380 and 1833, the Elo model gives Akshay a 94% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2380 vs 1833 (Δ +547)
With Borgaonkar Akshay as white
94% Borgaonkar6% draw0% Nirgun
With Nirgun Keval as white
91% Borgaonkar7% draw1% Nirgun
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Borgaonkar Akshay | Nirgun Keval | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2380+1 | 1833 |
| Peak rating | 2453 · May 2025 | 2033 · Jun 2019 |
| Peak age | 16 | 16 |
| World rank now | #2,036 | #63,063 |
| World rank peak | #996 | #25,043 |
| Federation rank now | #118 | #990 |
| Games (career, STD) | 621 | 620 |
| Months active | 123 | 152 |
| % white wins | 55% | 65% |
| % black wins | 50% | 59% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2333 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 216 | 173 |
Best Win
Borgaonkar Akshay
Nirgun Keval
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Borgaonkar Akshay
Nirgun Keval