Narayanan S L vs Abhimanyu Puranik
Narayanan S L (28, GM, IND) and Abhimanyu Puranik (26, GM, IND) have met 12 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 1–1 with 10 draws — a 83% draw rate. Their last meeting at Shakti Grandeur 9.0 International Open Fide Rapid Rating Chess Tournament 2026 drew. With current classical ratings of 2569 and 2607, the Elo model gives Puranik a 36% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2569 vs 2607 (Δ -38)
With Narayanan S L as white
35% Narayanan30% draw36% Abhimanyu
With Abhimanyu Puranik as white
27% Narayanan25% draw48% Abhimanyu
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Narayanan S L | Abhimanyu Puranik | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2569-14 | 2607 |
| Peak rating | 2695 · Mar 2024 | 2652 · Nov 2024 |
| Peak age | 26 | 24 |
| World rank now | #241 | #142 |
| World rank peak | #39 | #79 |
| Federation rank now | #21 | #16 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,677 | 1,642 |
| Months active | 191 | 189 |
| % white wins | 52% | 56% |
| % black wins | 41% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2557 | 2573 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 206 | 171 |
Best Win
Narayanan S L
Abhimanyu Puranik
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (16)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Narayanan S L
Abhimanyu Puranik