Leigh Sandiford vs Nitin Mahtani
Leigh Sandiford (21, CM, BAR) and Nitin Mahtani (26, BAR) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Mahtani leads the classical series 6–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 1639 and 1854, the Elo model gives Mahtani a 67% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1639 vs 1854 (Δ -215)
With Leigh Sandiford as white
19% Leigh13% draw67% Nitin
With Nitin Mahtani as white
14% Leigh11% draw75% Nitin
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Leigh Sandiford | Nitin Mahtani | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1639 | 1854 |
| Peak rating | 1639 · Mar 2024 | 1854 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 19 | 24 |
| World rank now | #115,778 | #57,531 |
| World rank peak | #106,934 | #49,169 |
| Federation rank now | #28 | #10 |
| Games (career, STD) | 273 | 338 |
| Months active | 138 | 144 |
| % white wins | 52% | 49% |
| % black wins | 55% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Leigh Sandiford
Nitin Mahtani
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Leigh Sandiford
Nitin Mahtani