Nikhil Dixit vs Nirgun Keval
Nikhil Dixit (28, IM, IND) and Nirgun Keval (23, IND) have met 1 time in classical OTB plus 5 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 2394 and 1833, the Elo model gives Dixit a 94% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2394 vs 1833 (Δ +561)
With Nikhil Dixit as white
94% Nikhil6% draw0% Nirgun
With Nirgun Keval as white
92% Nikhil7% draw1% Nirgun
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikhil Dixit | Nirgun Keval | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2394 | 1833 |
| Peak rating | 2400 · Jun 2025 | 2033 · Jun 2019 |
| Peak age | 27 | 16 |
| World rank now | #1,783 | #63,063 |
| World rank peak | #1,708 | #25,043 |
| Federation rank now | #105 | #990 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,066 | 620 |
| Months active | 184 | 152 |
| % white wins | 54% | 65% |
| % black wins | 52% | 59% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2380 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 271 | 173 |
Best Win
Nikhil Dixit
Nirgun Keval
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nikhil Dixit
Nirgun Keval