Nitin Mahtani vs Emar Edwards
Nitin Mahtani (26, BAR) and Emar Edwards (29, BAR) have met 13 times in classical OTB. Mahtani leads with 4 wins to 3, with 6 draws — a 46% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2023 Kevin Denny Open drew. With current classical ratings of 1854 and 1961, the Elo model gives Edwards a 51% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1854 vs 1961 (Δ -107)
With Nitin Mahtani as white
30% Nitin19% draw51% Emar
With Emar Edwards as white
23% Nitin16% draw61% Emar
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nitin Mahtani | Emar Edwards | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1854 | 1961 |
| Peak rating | 1854 · Mar 2024 | 1974 · Aug 2025 |
| Peak age | 24 | 28 |
| World rank now | #57,531 | #34,439 |
| World rank peak | #49,169 | #30,836 |
| Federation rank now | #10 | #5 |
| Games (career, STD) | 338 | 525 |
| Months active | 144 | 132 |
| % white wins | 49% | 52% |
| % black wins | 49% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1838 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 65 |
Best Win
Nitin Mahtani
Emar Edwards
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (17)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nitin Mahtani
Emar Edwards