N Krishna Teja vs Narayanan S L
N Krishna Teja (28, IM, IND) and Narayanan S L (28, GM, IND) have met 10 times in classical OTB. L leads with 5 wins to 1, with 4 draws — a 40% draw rate. Their last meeting at 25th Abu Dhabi Int. Chess Festival(Masters) saw L prevail. With current classical ratings of 2337 and 2569, the Elo model gives L a 67% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2337 vs 2569 (Δ -232)
With N Krishna Teja as white
15% N18% draw67% Narayanan
With Narayanan S L as white
10% N15% draw75% Narayanan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| N Krishna Teja | Narayanan S L | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2337 | 2569-14 |
| Peak rating | 2411 · Jun 2021 | 2695 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 23 | 26 |
| World rank now | #3,016 | #241 |
| World rank peak | #1,826 | #39 |
| Federation rank now | #161 | #21 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,649 | 1,677 |
| Months active | 193 | 191 |
| % white wins | 53% | 52% |
| % black wins | 44% | 41% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2368 | 2557 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 64 | 208 |
Best Win
N Krishna Teja
Narayanan S L
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
N Krishna Teja
Narayanan S L