Kshitiz Bhandari vs Aashish Phunyal
Kshitiz Bhandari (37, FM, NEP) and Aashish Phunyal (29, NEP) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 12 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 2119 and 1968, the Elo model gives Bhandari a 67% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2119 vs 1968 (Δ +151)
With Kshitiz Bhandari as white
67% Kshitiz16% draw18% Aashish
With Aashish Phunyal as white
57% Kshitiz19% draw25% Aashish
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Kshitiz Bhandari | Aashish Phunyal | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2119 | 1968-1 |
| Peak rating | 2119 · Jan 2026 | 1981 · Jan 2025 |
| Peak age | 37 | 28 |
| World rank now | #13,697 | #33,084 |
| World rank peak | #13,563 | #28,881 |
| Federation rank now | #2 | #12 |
| Games (career, STD) | 390 | 512 |
| Months active | 154 | 141 |
| % white wins | 59% | 58% |
| % black wins | 63% | 55% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2149 | 1948 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 102 | 135 |
Best Win
Kshitiz Bhandari
Aashish Phunyal
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (21)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Kshitiz Bhandari
Aashish Phunyal