M. Kunal vs S. Badrinath
M. Kunal (35, FM, IND) and S. Badrinath (28, CM, IND) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Kunal leads the classical series 4–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2293 and 2202, the Elo model gives Kunal a 57% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2293 vs 2202 (Δ +91)
With M. Kunal as white
57% M.20% draw23% S.
With S. Badrinath as white
46% M.24% draw30% S.
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| M. Kunal | S. Badrinath | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2293 | 2202 |
| Peak rating | 2394 · Dec 2015 | 2202 · Jan 2026 |
| Peak age | 24 | 28 |
| World rank now | #4,322 | #8,044 |
| World rank peak | #2,314 | #8,003 |
| Federation rank now | #218 | #312 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,649 | 919 |
| Months active | 213 | 192 |
| % white wins | 67% | 56% |
| % black wins | 58% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2225 | 2271 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 98 | 51 |
Best Win
M. Kunal
S. Badrinath
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
M. Kunal
S. Badrinath