Kavin Venkatesan vs Tarun Kanyamarala
Kavin Venkatesan (18, FM, IRL) and Tarun Kanyamarala (22, IM, IRL) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 7 rapid/blitz games. Kanyamarala leads the classical series 6–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2297 and 2418, the Elo model gives Kanyamarala a 51% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2297 vs 2418 (Δ -121)
With Kavin Venkatesan as white
26% Kavin23% draw51% Tarun
With Tarun Kanyamarala as white
19% Kavin19% draw61% Tarun
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Kavin Venkatesan | Tarun Kanyamarala | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2297-3 | 2418+14 |
| Peak rating | 2313 · Sep 2023 | 2418 · May 2026 |
| Peak age | 15 | 22 |
| World rank now | #4,204 | #1,389 |
| World rank peak | #3,700 | #1,389 |
| Federation rank now | #9 | #2 |
| Games (career, STD) | 560 | 1,397 |
| Months active | 94 | 142 |
| % white wins | 51% | 56% |
| % black wins | 46% | 54% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1686 | 2312 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 87 | 213 |
Best Win
Kavin Venkatesan
Tarun Kanyamarala
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (15)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Kavin Venkatesan
Tarun Kanyamarala