Harshad S vs Nirmal L
Harshad S (20, IM, IND) and Nirmal L (21, IND) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. S leads the classical series 4–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2386 and 1742, the Elo model gives S a 95% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2386 vs 1742 (Δ +644)
With Harshad S as white
95% Harshad5% draw0% Nirmal
With Nirmal L as white
94% Harshad5% draw0% Nirmal
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Harshad S | Nirmal L | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2386 | 1742 |
| Peak rating | 2388 · Oct 2024 | 1769 · Jun 2025 |
| Peak age | 18 | 20 |
| World rank now | #1,926 | #95,218 |
| World rank peak | #1,926 | #80,362 |
| Federation rank now | #111 | #2,529 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,183 | 550 |
| Months active | 148 | 142 |
| % white wins | 62% | 61% |
| % black wins | 46% | 57% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2393 | 1598 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 53 | 152 |
Best Win
Harshad S
Nirmal L
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Harshad S
Nirmal L