K. Ratnakaran vs M. S. Thejkumar
K. Ratnakaran (45, IM, IND) and M. S. Thejkumar (45, GM, IND) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Thejkumar leads the classical series 3–2 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2164 and 2358, the Elo model gives Thejkumar a 62% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2164 vs 2358 (Δ -194)
With K. Ratnakaran as white
19% K.18% draw62% M.
With M. S. Thejkumar as white
13% K.15% draw71% M.
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| K. Ratnakaran | M. S. Thejkumar | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2164 | 2358 |
| Peak rating | 2488 · Apr 2008 | 2500 · Oct 2017 |
| Peak age | 27 | 36 |
| World rank now | #10,296 | #2,558 |
| World rank peak | #832 | #773 |
| Federation rank now | #376 | #137 |
| Games (career, STD) | 2,035 | 1,275 |
| Months active | 219 | 219 |
| % white wins | 64% | 62% |
| % black wins | 55% | 59% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2021 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 160 | 0 |
Best Win
K. Ratnakaran
M. S. Thejkumar
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).
K. Ratnakaran
M. S. Thejkumar