Nitish Belurkar vs Karthik Venkataraman
Nitish Belurkar (25, IM, IND) and Karthik Venkataraman (27, GM, IND) have met 7 times in classical OTB. Venkataraman leads the classical series 5–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2479 and 2566, the Elo model gives Venkataraman a 44% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2479 vs 2566 (Δ -87)
With Nitish Belurkar as white
29% Nitish26% draw44% Karthik
With Karthik Venkataraman as white
22% Nitish22% draw56% Karthik
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nitish Belurkar | Karthik Venkataraman | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2479 | 2566-28 |
| Peak rating | 2495 · Sep 2025 | 2609 · Dec 2023 |
| Peak age | 24 | 24 |
| World rank now | #743 | #248 |
| World rank peak | #613 | #157 |
| Federation rank now | #59 | #24 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,478 | 1,898 |
| Months active | 179 | 185 |
| % white wins | 56% | 54% |
| % black wins | 45% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2488 | 2550 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 133 | 182 |
Best Win
Nitish Belurkar
Karthik Venkataraman
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).
Nitish Belurkar
Karthik Venkataraman