Nabin Tandukar vs Kshitiz Bhandari
Nabin Tandukar (66, CM, NEP) and Kshitiz Bhandari (37, FM, NEP) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 17 rapid/blitz games. Bhandari leads the classical series 4–0 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 1873 and 2119, the Elo model gives Bhandari a 70% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1873 vs 2119 (Δ -246)
With Nabin Tandukar as white
16% Nabin14% draw70% Kshitiz
With Kshitiz Bhandari as white
11% Nabin12% draw77% Kshitiz
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nabin Tandukar | Kshitiz Bhandari | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1873 | 2119 |
| Peak rating | 2133 · Apr 2003 | 2119 · Jan 2026 |
| Peak age | 43 | 37 |
| World rank now | #55,026 | #13,697 |
| World rank peak | #20,881 | #13,563 |
| Federation rank now | #40 | #2 |
| Games (career, STD) | 874 | 390 |
| Months active | 207 | 154 |
| % white wins | 61% | 59% |
| % black wins | 55% | 63% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1704 | 2149 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 163 | 102 |
Best Win
Nabin Tandukar
Kshitiz Bhandari
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (26)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nabin Tandukar
Kshitiz Bhandari