Kelvin Finkie vs Shiva Kalka
Kelvin Finkie (27, SUR) and Shiva Kalka (25, CM, SUR) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Kalka leads the classical series 2–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1695 and 1852, the Elo model gives Kalka a 59% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1695 vs 1852 (Δ -157)
With Kelvin Finkie as white
25% Kelvin16% draw59% Shiva
With Shiva Kalka as white
18% Kelvin13% draw68% Shiva
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Kelvin Finkie | Shiva Kalka | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1695 | 1852 |
| Peak rating | 1708 · Mar 2024 | 1863 · Apr 2025 |
| Peak age | 25 | 24 |
| World rank now | #115,936 | #60,771 |
| World rank peak | #80,291 | #56,378 |
| Federation rank now | #23 | #10 |
| Games (career, STD) | 188 | 263 |
| Months active | 139 | 139 |
| % white wins | 46% | 50% |
| % black wins | 37% | 41% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1899 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 11 | 27 |
Best Win
Kelvin Finkie
Shiva Kalka
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).
Kelvin Finkie
Shiva Kalka