K. Ratnakaran vs S. Nitin
K. Ratnakaran (45, IM, IND) and S. Nitin (34, IM, IND) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 8 rapid/blitz games. Nitin leads the classical series 3–1 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 2164 and 2332, the Elo model gives Nitin a 59% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2164 vs 2332 (Δ -168)
With K. Ratnakaran as white
22% K.19% draw59% S.
With S. Nitin as white
16% K.16% draw68% S.
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| K. Ratnakaran | S. Nitin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2164 | 2332+1 |
| Peak rating | 2488 · Apr 2008 | 2461 · Sep 2018 |
| Peak age | 27 | 26 |
| World rank now | #10,296 | #3,152 |
| World rank peak | #832 | #1,186 |
| Federation rank now | #376 | #173 |
| Games (career, STD) | 2,035 | 2,199 |
| Months active | 219 | 212 |
| % white wins | 64% | 63% |
| % black wins | 55% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2021 | 2283 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 160 | 264 |
Best Win
K. Ratnakaran
S. Nitin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (17)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
K. Ratnakaran
S. Nitin