Calum McGillivray vs Ishan Kumar
Calum McGillivray (37, SCO) and Ishan Kumar (18, SCO) have never met in classical OTB, but played 6 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 14 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1734 and 1754, the Elo model gives Kumar a 38% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1734 vs 1754 (Δ -20)
With Calum McGillivray as white
42% Calum20% draw38% Ishan
With Ishan Kumar as white
33% Calum18% draw49% Ishan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Calum McGillivray | Ishan Kumar | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1734 | 1754 |
| Peak rating | 1829 · Sep 2024 | 1763 · Jun 2024 |
| Peak age | 35 | 16 |
| World rank now | #97,962 | #89,043 |
| World rank peak | #62,086 | #82,619 |
| Federation rank now | #269 | #246 |
| Games (career, STD) | 183 | 104 |
| Months active | 131 | 91 |
| % white wins | 37% | 43% |
| % black wins | 40% | 38% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1308 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 66 | 15 |
Best Win
Calum McGillivray
Ishan Kumar
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).
Calum McGillivray
Ishan Kumar