Manish Hamal vs Kshitiz Bhandari
Manish Hamal (40, FM, NEP) and Kshitiz Bhandari (37, FM, NEP) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 14 rapid/blitz games. Bhandari leads the classical series 2–0 (6 draws). With current classical ratings of 1978 and 2119, the Elo model gives Bhandari a 55% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1978 vs 2119 (Δ -141)
With Manish Hamal as white
26% Manish19% draw55% Kshitiz
With Kshitiz Bhandari as white
19% Manish16% draw65% Kshitiz
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Manish Hamal | Kshitiz Bhandari | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1978 | 2119 |
| Peak rating | 2118 · Jul 2012 | 2119 · Jan 2026 |
| Peak age | 26 | 37 |
| World rank now | #28,219 | #13,697 |
| World rank peak | #18,308 | #13,563 |
| Federation rank now | #9 | #2 |
| Games (career, STD) | 871 | 390 |
| Months active | 191 | 154 |
| % white wins | 58% | 59% |
| % black wins | 48% | 63% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2149 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 102 |
Best Win
Manish Hamal
Kshitiz Bhandari
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (22)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Manish Hamal
Kshitiz Bhandari