Nikhil Dixit vs Abhimanyu Puranik
Nikhil Dixit (28, IM, IND) and Abhimanyu Puranik (26, GM, IND) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 5 rapid/blitz games. Puranik leads the classical series 2–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2394 and 2607, the Elo model gives Puranik a 64% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2394 vs 2607 (Δ -213)
With Nikhil Dixit as white
17% Nikhil19% draw64% Abhimanyu
With Abhimanyu Puranik as white
11% Nikhil16% draw73% Abhimanyu
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikhil Dixit | Abhimanyu Puranik | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2394 | 2607 |
| Peak rating | 2400 · Jun 2025 | 2652 · Nov 2024 |
| Peak age | 27 | 24 |
| World rank now | #1,783 | #142 |
| World rank peak | #1,708 | #79 |
| Federation rank now | #105 | #16 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,066 | 1,642 |
| Months active | 184 | 189 |
| % white wins | 54% | 56% |
| % black wins | 52% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2380 | 2573 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 271 | 171 |
Best Win
Nikhil Dixit
Abhimanyu Puranik
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).
Nikhil Dixit
Abhimanyu Puranik