M.R. Venkatesh vs Praveen Kumar C
M.R. Venkatesh (41, GM, IND) and Praveen Kumar C (41, IM, IND) have met 13 times in classical OTB. Venkatesh leads with 7 wins to 0, with 6 draws — a 46% draw rate. Their last meeting at 35. Schwarzacher Open 2022 Hauptturnier drew. With current classical ratings of 2344 and 2134, the Elo model gives Venkatesh a 73% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2344 vs 2134 (Δ +210)
With M.R. Venkatesh as white
73% M.R.15% draw12% Praveen
With Praveen Kumar C as white
65% M.R.17% draw18% Praveen
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| M.R. Venkatesh | Praveen Kumar C | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2344 | 2134-5 |
| Peak rating | 2528 · Oct 2018 | 2421 · Jan 2010 |
| Peak age | 33 | 25 |
| World rank now | #2,848 | #12,472 |
| World rank peak | #571 | #1,693 |
| Federation rank now | #152 | #431 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,567 | 1,654 |
| Months active | 219 | 219 |
| % white wins | 56% | 59% |
| % black wins | 50% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2314 | 2103 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 86 | 17 |
Best Win
M.R. Venkatesh
Praveen Kumar C
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.R. Venkatesh
Praveen Kumar C