Jaganath Tamrakar vs Hem Bhandari
Jaganath Tamrakar (63, NEP) and Hem Bhandari (52, NEP) have never met in classical OTB, but played 5 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 7 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1870 and 1796, the Elo model gives Tamrakar a 57% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1870 vs 1796 (Δ +74)
With Jaganath Tamrakar as white
57% Jaganath17% draw26% Hem
With Hem Bhandari as white
46% Jaganath20% draw34% Hem
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Jaganath Tamrakar | Hem Bhandari | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1870 | 1796 |
| Peak rating | 1870 · Oct 2024 | 1807 · Jan 2025 |
| Peak age | 61 | 51 |
| World rank now | #54,747 | #77,606 |
| World rank peak | #44,180 | #71,662 |
| Federation rank now | #45 | #74 |
| Games (career, STD) | 51 | 44 |
| Months active | 172 | 90 |
| % white wins | 59% | 53% |
| % black wins | 60% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1596 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 56 | 70 |
Best Win
Jaganath Tamrakar
Hem Bhandari
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Jaganath Tamrakar
Hem Bhandari