James Neal vs Anjaneya Sripathy Rao
James Neal (40, USA) and Anjaneya Sripathy Rao (16, CM, USA) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Neal leads the classical series 2–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2052 and 2036, the Elo model gives Neal a 46% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2052 vs 2036 (Δ +16)
With James Neal as white
46% James22% draw32% Anjaneya
With Anjaneya Sripathy Rao as white
35% James24% draw41% Anjaneya
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| James Neal | Anjaneya Sripathy Rao | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2052 | 2036-161 |
| Peak rating | 2174 · Oct 2017 | 2232 · Sep 2024 |
| Peak age | 31 | 14 |
| World rank now | #20,507 | #22,428 |
| World rank peak | #11,884 | #6,392 |
| Federation rank now | #592 | #635 |
| Games (career, STD) | 369 | 452 |
| Months active | 131 | 91 |
| % white wins | 53% | 51% |
| % black wins | 56% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1983 | 2092 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 14 | 62 |
Best Win
James Neal
Anjaneya Sripathy Rao
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).
James Neal
Anjaneya Sripathy Rao