M. S. Thejkumar vs Rahul Sangma
M. S. Thejkumar (45, GM, IND) and Rahul Sangma (37, IM, IND) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Thejkumar leads with 8 wins to 0, with 2 draws — a 20% draw rate. Their last meeting at Commonwealth Chess Championship-2019 (OPEN) saw Thejkumar prevail. With current classical ratings of 2358 and 2154, the Elo model gives Thejkumar a 72% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2358 vs 2154 (Δ +204)
With M. S. Thejkumar as white
72% M.15% draw13% Rahul
With Rahul Sangma as white
64% M.18% draw18% Rahul
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| M. S. Thejkumar | Rahul Sangma | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2358 | 2154+10 |
| Peak rating | 2500 · Oct 2017 | 2406 · Sep 2010 |
| Peak age | 36 | 21 |
| World rank now | #2,558 | #10,976 |
| World rank peak | #773 | #2,053 |
| Federation rank now | #137 | #392 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,275 | 1,803 |
| Months active | 219 | 215 |
| % white wins | 62% | 63% |
| % black wins | 59% | 54% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2065 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 238 |
Best Win
M. S. Thejkumar
Rahul Sangma
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
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
Rahul Sangma