Harsha Bharathakoti vs Gaurav Kumar
Harsha Bharathakoti (26, GM, IND) and Gaurav Kumar (26, FM, IND) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Bharathakoti leads the classical series 7–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2519 and 2033, the Elo model gives Bharathakoti a 92% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2519 vs 2033 (Δ +486)
With Harsha Bharathakoti as white
92% Harsha7% draw1% Gaurav
With Gaurav Kumar as white
89% Harsha9% draw2% Gaurav
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Harsha Bharathakoti | Gaurav Kumar | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2519+7 | 2033-1 |
| Peak rating | 2608 · Mar 2023 | 2309 · Sep 2017 |
| Peak age | 23 | 17 |
| World rank now | #465 | #22,797 |
| World rank peak | #162 | #4,711 |
| Federation rank now | #39 | #645 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,501 | 2,213 |
| Months active | 185 | 185 |
| % white wins | 52% | 58% |
| % black wins | 48% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2457 | 1857 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 80 | 128 |
Best Win
Harsha Bharathakoti
Gaurav Kumar
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Harsha Bharathakoti
Gaurav Kumar