Mark S Gray vs Balahari Bharat Kumar
Mark S Gray (42, ENG) and Balahari Bharat Kumar (17, ENG) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Gray leads the classical series 2–1 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2061 and 1995, the Elo model gives Gray a 55% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2061 vs 1995 (Δ +66)
With Mark S Gray as white
55% Mark19% draw26% Balahari
With Balahari Bharat Kumar as white
43% Mark23% draw34% Balahari
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mark S Gray | Balahari Bharat Kumar | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2061 | 1995 |
| Peak rating | 2183 · Nov 2021 | 2094 · Nov 2025 |
| Peak age | 37 | 16 |
| World rank now | #19,430 | #28,266 |
| World rank peak | #9,914 | #15,616 |
| Federation rank now | #296 | #449 |
| Games (career, STD) | 277 | 336 |
| Months active | 201 | 56 |
| % white wins | 54% | 44% |
| % black wins | 44% | 40% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1913 | 2025 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 10 | 101 |
Best Win
Mark S Gray
Balahari Bharat Kumar
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Mark S Gray
Balahari Bharat Kumar