Nikash Vemparala vs Vidip Kona
Nikash Vemparala (16, CM, USA) and Vidip Kona (13, CM, USA) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Vemparala leads the classical series 1–0 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 2196 and 2082, the Elo model gives Vemparala a 61% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2196 vs 2082 (Δ +114)
With Nikash Vemparala as white
61% Nikash18% draw21% Vidip
With Vidip Kona as white
51% Nikash21% draw28% Vidip
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikash Vemparala | Vidip Kona | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2196 | 2082 |
| Peak rating | 2257 · Oct 2023 | 2205 · Feb 2026 |
| Peak age | 13 | 13 |
| World rank now | #8,388 | #17,136 |
| World rank peak | #5,480 | #7,940 |
| Federation rank now | #294 | #518 |
| Games (career, STD) | 530 | 303 |
| Months active | 84 | 53 |
| % white wins | 46% | 57% |
| % black wins | 37% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2130 | 2082 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 166 | 164 |
Best Win
Nikash Vemparala
Vidip Kona
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nikash Vemparala
Vidip Kona