K. Ratnakaran vs Shyaam Nikhil P
K. Ratnakaran (45, IM, IND) and Shyaam Nikhil P (34, GM, IND) have met 15 times in classical OTB. Ratnakaran leads with 5 wins to 3, with 7 draws — a 47% draw rate. Their last meeting at 38. ChessOrg-Schachfestival in Bad Woerishofen - A-Open saw P prevail. With current classical ratings of 2164 and 2446, the Elo model gives P a 73% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2164 vs 2446 (Δ -282)
With K. Ratnakaran as white
12% K.15% draw73% Shyaam
With Shyaam Nikhil P as white
8% K.13% draw80% Shyaam
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| K. Ratnakaran | Shyaam Nikhil P | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2164 | 2446+2 |
| Peak rating | 2488 · Apr 2008 | 2502 · May 2012 |
| Peak age | 27 | 20 |
| World rank now | #10,296 | #1,058 |
| World rank peak | #832 | #757 |
| Federation rank now | #376 | #75 |
| Games (career, STD) | 2,035 | 2,229 |
| Months active | 219 | 205 |
| % white wins | 64% | 57% |
| % black wins | 55% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2021 | 2390 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 160 | 168 |
Best Win
K. Ratnakaran
Shyaam Nikhil P
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (18)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
K. Ratnakaran
Shyaam Nikhil P