Nikhil Kalghatgi vs JD Winick
Nikhil Kalghatgi (25, USA) and JD Winick (51, USA) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Kalghatgi leads the classical series 2–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2008 and 1800, the Elo model gives Kalghatgi a 74% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2008 vs 1800 (Δ +208)
With Nikhil Kalghatgi as white
74% Nikhil13% draw14% JD
With JD Winick as white
66% Nikhil15% draw19% JD
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikhil Kalghatgi | JD Winick | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2008 | 1800 |
| Peak rating | 2012 · Feb 2018 | 1800 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 17 | 49 |
| World rank now | #26,259 | #71,214 |
| World rank peak | #24,092 | #66,991 |
| Federation rank now | #731 | #1,856 |
| Games (career, STD) | 195 | 91 |
| Months active | 157 | 141 |
| % white wins | 50% | 49% |
| % black wins | 40% | 32% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2086 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 5 | 0 |
Best Win
Nikhil Kalghatgi
JD Winick
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nikhil Kalghatgi
JD Winick