Christopher Tombolis vs Aaravamudhan Balaji
Christopher Tombolis (21, ENG) and Aaravamudhan Balaji (21, IM, ENG) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Tombolis leads the classical series 2–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 1927 and 2304, the Elo model gives Balaji a 82% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1927 vs 2304 (Δ -377)
With Christopher Tombolis as white
7% Christopher11% draw82% Aaravamudhan
With Aaravamudhan Balaji as white
4% Christopher9% draw87% Aaravamudhan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Christopher Tombolis | Aaravamudhan Balaji | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1927 | 2304+3 |
| Peak rating | 1931 · Mar 2019 | 2396 · Sep 2024 |
| Peak age | 14 | 19 |
| World rank now | #41,801 | #3,955 |
| World rank peak | #36,200 | #1,800 |
| Federation rank now | #601 | #63 |
| Games (career, STD) | 320 | 637 |
| Months active | 139 | 145 |
| % white wins | 43% | 54% |
| % black wins | 41% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2260 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 236 |
Best Win
Christopher Tombolis
Aaravamudhan Balaji
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Christopher Tombolis
Aaravamudhan Balaji