M. S. Thejkumar vs M. Kunal
M. S. Thejkumar (45, GM, IND) and M. Kunal (35, FM, IND) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 5 rapid/blitz games. Thejkumar leads the classical series 7–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2358 and 2293, the Elo model gives Thejkumar a 53% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2358 vs 2293 (Δ +65)
With M. S. Thejkumar as white
53% M.22% draw25% M.
With M. Kunal as white
41% M.26% draw33% M.
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| M. S. Thejkumar | M. Kunal | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2358 | 2293-10 |
| Peak rating | 2500 · Oct 2017 | 2394 · Dec 2015 |
| Peak age | 36 | 24 |
| World rank now | #2,558 | #4,322 |
| World rank peak | #773 | #2,314 |
| Federation rank now | #137 | #218 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,275 | 1,649 |
| Months active | 219 | 212 |
| % white wins | 62% | 67% |
| % black wins | 59% | 58% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2225 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 98 |
Best Win
M. S. Thejkumar
M. Kunal
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. S. Thejkumar
M. Kunal