David Arenas vs Shaashwath Sivakumar
David Arenas (35, GM, COL) and Shaashwath Sivakumar (22, FM, USA) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Arenas leads the classical series 2–1 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2339 and 2200, the Elo model gives Arenas a 64% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2339 vs 2200 (Δ +139)
With David Arenas as white
64% David18% draw18% Shaashwath
With Shaashwath Sivakumar as white
54% David21% draw25% Shaashwath
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| David Arenas | Shaashwath Sivakumar | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2339 | 2200 |
| Peak rating | 2496 · Dec 2015 | 2321 · Aug 2024 |
| Peak age | 24 | 20 |
| World rank now | #2,969 | #8,164 |
| World rank peak | #790 | #3,441 |
| Federation rank now | #19 | #286 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,459 | 540 |
| Months active | 201 | 111 |
| % white wins | 59% | 40% |
| % black wins | 51% | 31% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2347 | 2199 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 157 | 71 |
Best Win
David Arenas
Shaashwath Sivakumar
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).
David Arenas
Shaashwath Sivakumar