Kshitiz Bhandari vs Niken Kusatha
Kshitiz Bhandari (37, FM, NEP) and Niken Kusatha (24, NEP) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 5 rapid/blitz games. Bhandari leads the classical series 3–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2119 and 2007, the Elo model gives Bhandari a 61% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2119 vs 2007 (Δ +112)
With Kshitiz Bhandari as white
61% Kshitiz17% draw21% Niken
With Niken Kusatha as white
51% Kshitiz21% draw29% Niken
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Kshitiz Bhandari | Niken Kusatha | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2119 | 2007 |
| Peak rating | 2119 · Jan 2026 | 2007 · Jan 2026 |
| Peak age | 37 | 24 |
| World rank now | #13,697 | #26,422 |
| World rank peak | #13,563 | #22,301 |
| Federation rank now | #2 | #7 |
| Games (career, STD) | 390 | 247 |
| Months active | 154 | 111 |
| % white wins | 59% | 60% |
| % black wins | 63% | 55% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2149 | 2101 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 102 | 48 |
Best Win
Kshitiz Bhandari
Niken Kusatha
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Kshitiz Bhandari
Niken Kusatha