M. Kunal vs Shyaam Nikhil P
M. Kunal (35, FM, IND) and Shyaam Nikhil P (34, GM, IND) have met 11 times in classical OTB. P leads with 4 wins to 0, with 7 draws — a 64% draw rate. Their last meeting at 7th SHAASTRA Rapid FIDE Rated Chess Tournament 2026 drew. With current classical ratings of 2293 and 2446, the Elo model gives P a 56% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2293 vs 2446 (Δ -153)
With M. Kunal as white
23% M.21% draw56% Shyaam
With Shyaam Nikhil P as white
16% M.18% draw66% Shyaam
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| M. Kunal | Shyaam Nikhil P | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2293-10 | 2446+2 |
| Peak rating | 2394 · Dec 2015 | 2502 · May 2012 |
| Peak age | 24 | 20 |
| World rank now | #4,322 | #1,058 |
| World rank peak | #2,314 | #757 |
| Federation rank now | #218 | #75 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,649 | 2,229 |
| Months active | 212 | 205 |
| % white wins | 67% | 57% |
| % black wins | 58% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2225 | 2390 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 98 | 168 |
Best Win
M. Kunal
Shyaam Nikhil P
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (14)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
M. Kunal
Shyaam Nikhil P