Nikhil Kalghatgi vs Nicholas Bartochowski
Nikhil Kalghatgi (25, USA) and Nicholas Bartochowski (26, USA) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Kalghatgi leads the classical series 2–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2008 and 2096, the Elo model gives Bartochowski a 47% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2008 vs 2096 (Δ -88)
With Nikhil Kalghatgi as white
32% Nikhil22% draw47% Nicholas
With Nicholas Bartochowski as white
24% Nikhil18% draw58% Nicholas
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikhil Kalghatgi | Nicholas Bartochowski | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2008 | 2096 |
| Peak rating | 2012 · Feb 2018 | 2117 · Jun 2019 |
| Peak age | 17 | 19 |
| World rank now | #26,259 | #15,764 |
| World rank peak | #24,092 | #15,471 |
| Federation rank now | #731 | #474 |
| Games (career, STD) | 195 | 226 |
| Months active | 157 | 144 |
| % white wins | 50% | 48% |
| % black wins | 40% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2086 | 2280 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 5 | 17 |
Best Win
Nikhil Kalghatgi
Nicholas Bartochowski
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).
Nikhil Kalghatgi
Nicholas Bartochowski