Jonathan Chiang vs Akshay Malhotra
Jonathan Chiang (26, FM, USA) and Akshay Malhotra (28, USA) have met 8 times in classical OTB. Malhotra leads the classical series 5–2 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2174 and 2150, the Elo model gives Chiang a 47% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2174 vs 2150 (Δ +24)
With Jonathan Chiang as white
47% Jonathan23% draw30% Akshay
With Akshay Malhotra as white
36% Jonathan25% draw39% Akshay
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Jonathan Chiang | Akshay Malhotra | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2174 | 2150 |
| Peak rating | 2177 · Feb 2014 | 2171 · Aug 2015 |
| Peak age | 14 | 17 |
| World rank now | #10,164 | #11,729 |
| World rank peak | #9,888 | #11,367 |
| Federation rank now | #297 | #334 |
| Games (career, STD) | 656 | 381 |
| Months active | 190 | 187 |
| % white wins | 41% | 45% |
| % black wins | 40% | 39% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Jonathan Chiang
Akshay Malhotra
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).
Jonathan Chiang
Akshay Malhotra