Leon Luke Mendonca vs Gukesh D
Leon Luke Mendonca (20, GM, IND) and Gukesh D (20, GM, IND) have met 10 times in classical OTB. D leads with 6 wins to 2, with 2 draws — a 20% draw rate. Their last meeting at Tata Steel Chess 2025 - Masters saw D prevail. With current classical ratings of 2613 and 2732, the Elo model gives D a 50% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2613 vs 2732 (Δ -119)
With Leon Luke Mendonca as white
26% Leon24% draw50% Gukesh
With Gukesh D as white
19% Leon20% draw61% Gukesh
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Leon Luke Mendonca | Gukesh D | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2613+18 | 2732 |
| Peak rating | 2643 · Mar 2025 | 2794 · Oct 2024 |
| Peak age | 19 | 18 |
| World rank now | #125 | #17 |
| World rank peak | #85 | #3 |
| Federation rank now | #15 | #4 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,849 | 1,709 |
| Months active | 164 | 154 |
| % white wins | 50% | 52% |
| % black wins | 44% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2598 | 2714 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 168 | 187 |
Best Win
Leon Luke Mendonca
Gukesh D
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (11)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Leon Luke Mendonca
Gukesh D