Cian Ward vs Adithya Vaidyanathan
Cian Ward (15, ENG) and Adithya Vaidyanathan (14, FM, ENG) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 5 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 1961 and 2334, the Elo model gives Vaidyanathan a 82% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1961 vs 2334 (Δ -373)
With Cian Ward as white
7% Cian11% draw82% Adithya
With Adithya Vaidyanathan as white
4% Cian9% draw87% Adithya
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Cian Ward | Adithya Vaidyanathan | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1961-12 | 2334+24 |
| Peak rating | 2022 · Feb 2026 | 2346 · Mar 2026 |
| Peak age | 15 | 14 |
| World rank now | #34,439 | #3,099 |
| World rank peak | #24,303 | #2,767 |
| Federation rank now | #550 | #49 |
| Games (career, STD) | 309 | 344 |
| Months active | 79 | 56 |
| % white wins | 39% | 59% |
| % black wins | 38% | 58% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1764 | 2090 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 176 | 210 |
Best Win
Cian Ward
Adithya Vaidyanathan
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).
Cian Ward
Adithya Vaidyanathan