Manish Hamal vs Rajendra Prasad Shrestha
Manish Hamal (40, FM, NEP) and Rajendra Prasad Shrestha (69, NEP) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Hamal leads the classical series 3–2 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 1978 and 1801, the Elo model gives Hamal a 70% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1978 vs 1801 (Δ +177)
With Manish Hamal as white
70% Manish13% draw16% Rajendra
With Rajendra Prasad Shrestha as white
61% Manish16% draw23% Rajendra
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Manish Hamal | Rajendra Prasad Shrestha | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1978 | 1801 |
| Peak rating | 2118 · Jul 2012 | 2138 · Jul 2006 |
| Peak age | 26 | 49 |
| World rank now | #28,219 | #78,078 |
| World rank peak | #18,308 | #20,689 |
| Federation rank now | #9 | #78 |
| Games (career, STD) | 871 | 470 |
| Months active | 191 | 194 |
| % white wins | 58% | 49% |
| % black wins | 48% | 56% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 16 |
Best Win
Manish Hamal
Rajendra Prasad Shrestha
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).
Manish Hamal
Rajendra Prasad Shrestha