Kshitiz Bhandari vs Sumit Panta
Kshitiz Bhandari (37, FM, NEP) and Sumit Panta (34, NEP) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 7 rapid/blitz games. Bhandari leads the classical series 2–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2119 and 1997, the Elo model gives Bhandari a 63% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2119 vs 1997 (Δ +122)
With Kshitiz Bhandari as white
63% Kshitiz17% draw20% Sumit
With Sumit Panta as white
52% Kshitiz20% draw28% Sumit
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Kshitiz Bhandari | Sumit Panta | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2119 | 1997 |
| Peak rating | 2119 · Jan 2026 | 2077 · May 2021 |
| Peak age | 37 | 29 |
| World rank now | #13,697 | #24,779 |
| World rank peak | #13,563 | #15,824 |
| Federation rank now | #2 | #6 |
| Games (career, STD) | 390 | 341 |
| Months active | 154 | 145 |
| % white wins | 59% | 61% |
| % black wins | 63% | 55% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2149 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 102 | 0 |
Best Win
Kshitiz Bhandari
Sumit Panta
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Kshitiz Bhandari
Sumit Panta