Narayanan S L vs Sankalp Gupta
Narayanan S L (28, GM, IND) and Sankalp Gupta (23, GM, IND) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. L leads the classical series 2–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2569 and 2553, the Elo model gives L a 44% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2569 vs 2553 (Δ +16)
With Narayanan S L as white
44% Narayanan26% draw30% Sankalp
With Sankalp Gupta as white
33% Narayanan29% draw38% Sankalp
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Narayanan S L | Sankalp Gupta | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2569-14 | 2553+5 |
| Peak rating | 2695 · Mar 2024 | 2559 · May 2025 |
| Peak age | 26 | 22 |
| World rank now | #241 | #295 |
| World rank peak | #39 | #290 |
| Federation rank now | #21 | #25 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,677 | 1,333 |
| Months active | 191 | 171 |
| % white wins | 52% | 56% |
| % black wins | 41% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2557 | 2554 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 206 | 157 |
Best Win
Narayanan S L
Sankalp Gupta
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).
Narayanan S L
Sankalp Gupta