Eric Qian vs Saarthak Malakar
Eric Qian (16, CAN) and Saarthak Malakar (18, FM, CAN) have met 7 times in classical OTB. Malakar leads the classical series 5–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2063 and 2306, the Elo model gives Malakar a 69% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2063 vs 2306 (Δ -243)
With Eric Qian as white
15% Eric16% draw69% Saarthak
With Saarthak Malakar as white
10% Eric13% draw77% Saarthak
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Eric Qian | Saarthak Malakar | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2063-13 | 2306 |
| Peak rating | 2076 · Apr 2026 | 2306 · Apr 2026 |
| Peak age | 16 | 18 |
| World rank now | #19,192 | #3,898 |
| World rank peak | #17,779 | #3,887 |
| Federation rank now | #134 | #29 |
| Games (career, STD) | 459 | 221 |
| Months active | 79 | 53 |
| % white wins | 50% | 49% |
| % black wins | 38% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1975 | 2006 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 121 | 85 |
Best Win
Eric Qian
Saarthak Malakar
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).
Eric Qian
Saarthak Malakar